June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
At the Woolworth building, crews pour a new elevator pit foundation, creating a solid base for a code-compliant shaft.
The interior storefront of the Brown Brothers Building has been removed, opening space for a newly designed entry system as part of ongoing renovations.
Read moreJune 9, 2025 • The Telephone Building
A duct is added to the first-floor AC at the Telephone Building to help reduce noise and create a quieter space for future tenants.
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Crews removed the old carpet from 629 Cleveland Street, uncovering the original tile floor beneath as part of early stage demolition.
A portion of the roof at Peoples Bank was removed and replaced with angled planks and sheathing, both of which encourage proper stormwater drainage.
Read moreJune 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have begun leveling the second floor in preparation for the installation of a new floor system at the Woolworth building.
Read moreJune 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building
With interior window trim now in place, the Telephone Building’s first-floor storefront takes a step closer to completion.
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AC coils were removed at 639 Cleveland Street and refrigerant was recovered at 645, completing an environmentally responsible phase of demolition.
The new elevator shaft is taking shape at the Peoples Bank, where block walls are reinforced with poured concrete for lasting support.
Read moreSecond-floor decking has been removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, exposing joists and clearing the way for structural repairs to correct decades of uneven flooring.
Read moreMay 31, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Electricians installed exterior lighting at the Telephone Building, adding ambient illumination and enhancing the 1914 structure’s visual appeal at street level.
Read moreMay 30, 2025 • Brown Brothers
Paint removal continues at the Brown Brothers Building. Crews discovered that much of the front façade brick remains unpainted, and it will be preserved in its original state.
Read moreAfter extensive interior demolition, the lead architect conducted a full walkthrough of the 600 Block to document exposed structural features and finalize the restoration plans.
Read moreMay 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews are rebuilding a section of the east wall at Peoples Bank, reinforcing its foundation and preparing it to support key upper-level architectural elements.
Read moreCrews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.
Read moreFinal paint work on the first floor of the Telephone Building brings the interior to completion, with all exposed beams now matched to the original color scheme.
Read moreMay 25, 2025 • Brown Brothers
Using a special compound, crews are carefully removing layers of old paint from the original brick façade of the Brown Brothers Building, revealing its historic masonry for the first time in decades.
Read moreCrews completed safe refrigerant removal from 629 Cleveland Street’s HVAC systems, preventing environmental release and clearing the way for sustainable upgrades.
Read moreNew underground plumbing has been installed at the Peoples Bank building, including piping for restrooms, clearing the way for slab preparations and future tenant-ready infrastructure.
Read moreCrews uncover a hidden steel vault during demolition at Woolworth and dismantle it over three days for safe removal.
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