Restoration Updates

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Restoration contractors remove 18 windows—from the Woolworth building to prepare for Winco replacements that restore the historic façade’s original proportions and architectural rhythm.

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The Telephone Building awning is painted in Marsh Brown and Mink, designer-selected to match its original design. Primer and two coats ensure lasting durability.

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Demolition crews remove over 7,600 square feet of old roof structure at the Woolworth building, clearing the way for a new insulated roof system and wood joists.

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New electrical panels, vaults and wiring have been installed at Woolworth as part of its infrastructure upgrade.

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Detailed corbels recreate the original awning profile at the Telephone Building, marking a key phase in the restoration of its historic façade.

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With scaffolding in place, stucco demolition begins at the historic Peoples Bank. Crews are removing thick, outdated stucco to prepare for full façade restoration.

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Interior demolition has begun at the Brown Brothers building, clearing the way for the preservation of original 1924 doors, transoms and wood casings.

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Concrete blocks now fill the two rear openings at the F.W. Woolworth building, forming a structural back wall aligned with the new design.

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Crews demolish and prepare to rebuild the compromised east wall at the Peoples Bank, reinforcing the building’s stability while protecting the surrounding environment.

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Our restoration team partnered with Boyd Clocks to carefully disassemble the historic 1930s clock at Peoples Bank. The copper-faced timepiece is now undergoing full restoration, including reglazing, cleaning and preservation of its patina.

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Restoration crews install the wraparound cantilevered awning framework on the Telephone Building, reintroducing a signature 1914 detail with newly reinforced steel and corrugated supports.

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Crews begin constructing new first-floor walls at Peoples Bank, setting the stage for continued restoration.

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Crews remove the aging roof and begin reinforcing the second floor of the historic Peoples Bank building.

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The original 1928 Woolworth brick façade has been revealed as crews clear nonoriginal materials ahead of sign restoration.

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Demolition crews at 639 Cleveland remove walls and finishes, revealing unexpected steel framing and a patchwork of materials beneath.

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Interior demolition at 645 Cleveland Street reveals the original structural framework beneath years of renovations.

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Interior demolition at 629 Cleveland Street reaches its most revealing phase.

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Interior demolition at Peoples Bank removes nonoriginal finishes and systems, revealing the building’s original structure and layout as the foundation for restoration.

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A 20-foot bee colony is discovered and safely relocated from the Telephone Building’s west wall during restoration.

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Crews remove nonoriginal façade elements from the F.W. Woolworth building to prepare for the recreation of its original 1928 gold-lettered sign—restoring a defining piece of Clearwater’s retail history.

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An exciting new chapter of historic restoration begins for four unique properties on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater.
See the magnificent transformation now underway