The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

Worker on ladder fastening steel beam to column inside historic Woolworth building. — A steelworker aligns a horizontal beam with the column during final installation.

The structural steel framework inside the Woolworth building is fully installed, completing a major internal reinforcement milestone. The steel skeleton forms the base for a new truss system that will support the updated roof and ensure long-term structural integrity.

Overhead view of crane lowering steel beam into the Woolworth building. — Crane lowers final structural beam into place into the Woolworth building.

Worker moves steel beams across open floor of Woolworth building. — Crew member prepares interior beams for placement between newly installed columns.

While most of the steel was installed manually, the final beams were lowered by crane due to limited access around the rear columns. With the final pieces secured, the building is readied for the next phase of truss installation and roof construction.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

December 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Dark Wood Wainscoting Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

December 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Indoor AC Unit Installed and Connected at the Woolworth Building

December 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entrance Trim Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Southwest Awning Takes Shape at the Woolworth Building

November 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Electrical Outlet Installation Completed at the Woolworth Building

November 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Work Advances with New Storefront Paint at the Woolworth Building

November 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Interior Trim Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Rooftop AC Drainage Line Installed at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

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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

FOR INFORMATION

Scott Dobbins
scott@hybridgecre.com