Restoration Updates

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Crews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.

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Final 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.

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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.

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Crews completed safe refrigerant removal from 629 Cleveland Street’s HVAC systems, preventing environmental release and clearing the way for sustainable upgrades.

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New 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.

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Crews uncover a hidden steel vault during demolition at Woolworth and dismantle it over three days for safe removal.

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Carpenters reinforced the interior structure of the Peoples Bank to preserve its framework as restoration continues.

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Aluminum panels have been installed on the new cantilevered awning, completing this historically significant feature of the Telephone Building.

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Demolition 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.

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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.

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Crews restored the rear façade of the Telephone Building with carefully matched brickwork and precision-installed electrical conduit—completing the structure’s exterior envelope.

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Crews exposed sections of the foundation and slabs at Peoples Bank, reinforcing them with mesh and rebar as part of the ongoing renovation. 

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Crews 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.

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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.

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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.

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Crews complete vertical saw cutting into the east wall’s second-floor façade in preparation for upcoming demolition work.

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Crews reconstruct the elevator pit at Peoples Bank, deepening and reinforcing the original foundation to support the new elevator shaft.

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Crews have cut through the concrete slab at Woolworth to prepare for new stair shaft installation.

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