Crews demolish and prepare to rebuild the compromised east wall at the Peoples Bank, reinforcing the building’s stability while protecting the surrounding environment.
Read moreOur restoration team partnered with Boyd Clocks to carefully disassemble the historic 1930s clock at Peoples Bank. The copper-faced timepiece is now undergoing full restoration, including reglazing, cleaning and preservation of its patina.
Read moreRestoration crews install the wraparound cantilevered awning framework on the Telephone Building, reintroducing a signature 1914 detail with newly reinforced steel and corrugated supports.
Read moreApril 1, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews begin constructing new first-floor walls at Peoples Bank, setting the stage for continued restoration.
Read moreMarch 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews remove the aging roof and begin reinforcing the second floor of the historic Peoples Bank building.
Read moreThe original 1928 Woolworth brick façade has been revealed as crews clear nonoriginal materials ahead of sign restoration.
Read moreMarch 11, 2025 • 600 Block
Demolition crews at 639 Cleveland remove walls and finishes, revealing unexpected steel framing and a patchwork of materials beneath.
Read moreFebruary 26, 2025 • 600 Block
Interior demolition at 645 Cleveland Street reveals the original structural framework beneath years of renovations.
Read moreFebruary 19, 2025 • 600 Block
Interior demolition at 629 Cleveland Street reaches its most revealing phase.
Read moreFebruary 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Interior demolition at Peoples Bank removes nonoriginal finishes and systems, revealing the building’s original structure and layout as the foundation for restoration.
Read moreFebruary 3, 2025 • The Telephone Building
A 20-foot bee colony is discovered and safely relocated from the Telephone Building’s west wall during restoration.
Read moreFebruary 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews remove nonoriginal façade elements from the F.W. Woolworth building to prepare for the recreation of its original 1928 gold-lettered sign—restoring a defining piece of Clearwater’s retail history.
Read moreJanuary 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Teams excavate, assess and repair 32 original structural steel columns—rebuilding the core strength of the Woolworth building from the ground up.
Read moreJanuary 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank
A high-rise crane removes the bulky elevator room from the Peoples Bank building, restoring its 1920s silhouette.
Read moreJanuary 24, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Excavator carefully removes a nonhistoric vault from the Peoples Bank building, restoring original floor space.
Read moreJanuary 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Recycled cotton insulation lines the walls of the Telephone Building, improving sustainability and acoustic performance.
Read moreJanuary 17, 2025 • 600 Block
Crews complete interior demolition at 623 Cleveland Street, clearing nonstructural walls, finishes and outdated systems to prepare the building for its next chapter.
Read moreJanuary 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building
A custom storefront system now spans the Telephone Building façade, restoring its mid-century modern aesthetic with hurricane-rated glass and energy-efficient materials.
Read moreJanuary 7, 2025 • 600 Block
635 Cleveland opens up as demolition clears the way for a bold interior redesign.
Read moreDecember 20, 2024 • The Telephone Building
New steel columns stabilize the historic Telephone Building, supporting its reuse for modern needs.
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