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.

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

July 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shoring Removed to Clear the Way for Structural Renovation at the Woolworth Building

June 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Construction Begins at the Woolworth Building

June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Truss Removed from Woolworth’s Second Floor to Enable Leveling

June 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Framing Installed for a New Storefront at the Woolworth Building

June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Poured for Elevator Pit Foundation at the Woolworth Building

June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Crews Level and Begin Rebuild of Second Floor at Woolworth Building

June 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Decking is Removed at the Woolworth Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Interior Wall Removal Continues at the Brown Brothers Building

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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