Crews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.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.
Read moreCarpenters reinforced the interior structure of the Peoples Bank to preserve its framework as restoration continues.
Read moreMay 20, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Aluminum panels have been installed on the new cantilevered awning, completing this historically significant feature of the Telephone Building.
Read moreDemolition crews uncover a heavy safe inside 645 Cleveland Street, dating back to the early 1900s and adding a new layer of discovery to the ongoing renovation.
Read moreMay 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Crews fireproofed the first-floor ceiling of the Telephone Building with eight coats of specialty fireproof paint, meeting fire code requirements and advancing interior readiness.
Read moreMay 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Crews restored the rear façade of the Telephone Building with carefully matched brickwork and precision-installed electrical conduit—completing the structure’s exterior envelope.
Read moreMay 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews exposed sections of the foundation and slabs at Peoples Bank, reinforcing them with mesh and rebar as part of the ongoing renovation.
Read moreCrews uncovered signs of a long-forgotten fire during interior demolition at 635 Cleveland Street, revealing burn marks and charred framing above the ceiling and on the walls.
Read moreMay 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Crews are hand-staining the birch doors on the first floor of the Telephone Building, as part of the detailed interior finish work that is bringing the 1915 landmark in line with its carefully restored historic façade.
Crews complete the two-phase removal of the Woolworth building’s elevator shaft and rooftop elevator room, restoring the historic structure’s original profile and clearing the way for future upgrades.
Read moreMay 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews complete vertical saw cutting into the east wall’s second-floor façade in preparation for upcoming demolition work.
Read moreCrews reconstruct the elevator pit at Peoples Bank, deepening and reinforcing the original foundation to support the new elevator shaft.
Read moreMay 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have cut through the concrete slab at Woolworth to prepare for new stair shaft installation.
Read moreMay 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
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.
Read moreThe 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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