The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

January 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Blue Jean Insulation Boosts Sustainability at the Telephone Building

Interior view of new construction at the Telephone Building, showing blue jean–based insulation installed between steel wall studs as part of a sustainable upgrade. — High-density cotton insulation, made from recycled denim, lines new interior walls at the historic Telephone Building.

A high-performance cotton insulation made from recycled blue jeans has been installed throughout the interior walls of the Telephone Building. This nontoxic alternative to fiberglass improves acoustic and thermal performance while meeting fire safety codes.

The insulation’s 0.95 Noise Reduction Coefficient ensures a quieter indoor environment, while its thermal resistance helps reduce energy consumption. The Cleveland Street Alliance continues to balance sustainable upgrades with historical preservation.

Recycled blue jean insulation added to interior walls for sustainable building upgrades at the Telephone Building. — Eco-friendly material installed as part of interior upgrades.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.

MORE BLOGS ON THE 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 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Storefront Reinstalled at the Telephone Building

December 20, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Structural Reinforcements Installed at the Telephone Building

December 16, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Telephone Building Elevator Upgrade

December 12, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Rebuilding the North Wall of the Telephone Building

December 10, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Systems Upgrade Modernizes Historic Telephone Building

December 8, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Windows Reopen a View to the Past at the Telephone Building

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The Telephone Building

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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