Carpenters 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.
Read moreMay 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
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.
Read moreNew electrical panels, vaults and wiring have been installed at Woolworth as part of its infrastructure upgrade.
Read moreMay 5, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Detailed corbels recreate the original awning profile at the Telephone Building, marking a key phase in the restoration of its historic façade.
Read moreWith scaffolding in place, stucco demolition begins at the historic Peoples Bank. Crews are removing thick, outdated stucco to prepare for full façade restoration.
Read moreInterior demolition has begun at the Brown Brothers Building, clearing the way for the preservation of original 1924 doors, transoms and wood casings.
Read moreMay 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
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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