February 3, 2025 • The Telephone Building
During restoration work on the west wall of the historic Telephone Building, crews discovered an unexpected resident: a thriving bee colony inside a twenty-foot-long masonry cavity. Rather than exterminate the bees, the Cleveland Street Alliance team brought in a licensed beekeeper specializing in hive relocation.
The queen bee was carefully transferred to a containment vessel and placed outside, prompting the colony to follow naturally. Once vacated, the hive structure was removed and the wall sealed. The bees now live at a nearby apiary.
This ecological approach highlighted how restoration can be environmentally conscious while preserving the architectural legacy of downtown Clearwater.
Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.
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