Restoration Updates

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Teams excavate, assess and repair 32 original structural steel columns—rebuilding the core strength of the Woolworth building from the ground up.

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A high-rise crane removes the bulky elevator room from the Peoples Bank building, restoring its 1920s silhouette.

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Excavator carefully removes a nonhistoric vault from the Peoples Bank building, restoring original floor space.

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Recycled cotton insulation lines the walls of the Telephone Building, improving sustainability and acoustic performance.

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Crews complete interior demolition at 623 Cleveland Street, clearing nonstructural walls, finishes and outdated systems to prepare the building for its next chapter.

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A custom storefront system now spans the Telephone Building façade, restoring its mid-century modern aesthetic with hurricane-rated glass and energy-efficient materials.

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635 Cleveland opens up as demolition clears the way for a bold interior redesign.

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New steel columns stabilize the historic Telephone Building, supporting its reuse for modern needs.

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To meet modern code requirements, the original elevator shaft in the historic Telephone Building is rebuilt from the ground up—setting the stage for a sleek, energy-efficient Kone system.

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The north wall of the Telephone Building is fully rebuilt with historically matched brickwork.

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New mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems support the next chapter of the historic Telephone Building.

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Crews replace 34 upper-story windows at the Telephone Building, restoring their original 1920s design and improving storm resistance.

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Crews reinforce structural floors at Woolworth, repairing corroded columns and repouring concrete slabs.

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Interior demolition completes at the Woolworth building, revealing the original structure and paving the way for restoration.

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Masons repoint more than a mile of mortar joints during restoration of the Telephone Building’s brick façade.

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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