September 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
A layer of concrete strengthens and soundproofs the Woolworth building’s second floor.
Read moreSeptember 21, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews are installing a tough, waterproof plastic-sheet roof at the Woolworth building, with heat-welded seams and detailing to ensure full waterproofing.
Read moreSeptember 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
At the Woolworth building, roofing materials were delivered and staged for the next phase of restoration.
Read moreSeptember 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Restoration continues at the Woolworth Building as parapet sheathing creates a base for fresh stucco.
Read moreSeptember 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Original bricks are being reset into Woolworths front parapet with fresh mortar, bringing the parapet back to its historical proportions.
Read moreRestoration continues at the Woolworth Building as crews remove parapet bricks by hand and set them aside for reuse.
Read moreAugust 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews completed installation of roof decking at the Woolworth building, replacing trusses and preparing for an upgraded roof system.
Read moreA continuous top soffit spans the length of the Woolworth frontage, marking another step forward in the building’s transformation.
Read moreJune 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Restoration teams clear a steel truss from the Woolworth building’s second floor, removing a major obstacle to interior leveling.
Read moreJune 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have begun leveling the second floor in preparation for the installation of a new floor system at the Woolworth building.
Read moreSecond-floor decking has been removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, exposing joists and clearing the way for structural repairs to correct decades of uneven flooring.
Read moreCrews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.
Read moreCrews uncover a hidden steel vault during demolition at Woolworth and dismantle it over three days for safe removal.
Read moreCrews 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 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 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.
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