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.

September 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Materials Are Delivered to the Woolworth Building

September 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Skylight Framing Installed on Woolworth Building Roof

September 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stucco Preparation Is Underway on the Woolworth Building Parapet

September 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

August 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Parapet Bricks Are Removed for Reuse at the Woolworth Building

August 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

AC Refrigerant and Ducting Removed 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