The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Stucco Coat Is Going Up on the Woolworth Building’s West Wall

Beige stucco coat with expansion joints on the wall. — Fresh stucco is applied to the Woolworth building’s west wall.

On the west side of the Woolworth building, contractors have started installing a fresh stucco finish. Scaffolding was set up along the wall to allow safe access. Before application, crews removed imperfections from the exterior surface, ensuring it was flat and free of peeling paint or protrusions.

Expansion joints were installed to allow the stucco to expand and contract with temperature changes, reducing the risk of fractures. Reinforcing mesh was also embedded in the fresh stucco layer. This mesh strengthens the finish and provides long-term durability, helping the restored wall resist cracking as the building ages.

Mesh reinforcement placed in stucco wall section — Reinforcing mesh is embedded in the fresh stucco layer.

Scaffolding along Woolworth west wall. — Crews utilize the scaffolding set up for stucco work on Woolworth building’s west wall.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Coat of Paint Applied at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entryway

December 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Windows Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entry

December 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Upstairs Windows Removed at the Woolworth Building

December 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entryway Prepared for Painting at the Woolworth Building

December 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Custom Dark Wood Door Framing Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

December 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Northwest Awning Roof Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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