The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Back of Telephone Building Completed with Clean Electrical Finish

Worker installing and securing new electrical wiring in the service panel at the Telephone Building. — A technician completes wiring at the new electrical service entrance.

The restoration of the Telephone Building’s back elevation is now complete, marking another visible milestone in the revitalization of this 1914 landmark. Crews meticulously restored the brickwork at the back of the structure and completed the electrical installation with attention to preserving the building’s historical appearance. Conduit runs are precisely aligned, and the finish reflects the high level of craftsmanship seen throughout the rest of the building.

This service area, which also houses the building’s trash receptacle, has been fully integrated into the design vision—preserving the historical fabric while ensuring architectural cohesion. With this work completed, the back façade now holds equal architectural weight and visual consistency with the more prominent front.

New electrical panels mounted on freshly installed brickwork behind the Telephone Building. — Completed electrical panel and restored brickwork at the rear of the building.

Learn more about the full restoration of the Telephone Building.

MORE BLOGS ON THE TELEPHONE BUILDING

May 20, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Aluminum Roof Panels Complete the Awning Restoration at the Telephone Building

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fireproofing Completed on Telephone Building First-Floor Ceiling

May 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Doors Undergoing Staining to Match Interior Trim at Telephone Building

May 8, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Awning Painted in Historic Color Scheme at Telephone Building

May 5, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fabrication of Corbels Begins for Telephone Building Awning Restoration

April 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Signature Awning Returns to the Telephone Building

February 3, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Bee Colony Discovered and Relocated at Telephone Building

January 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Blue Jean Insulation Boosts Sustainability at the Telephone Building

January 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Storefront Reinstalled at the Telephone Building

December 20, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Structural Reinforcements Installed at the Telephone Building

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The Telephone 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