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

July 28, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

July 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Rubber Stair Tread Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

July 7, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Finish Carpentry Installed in Telephone Building Lobby Restoration

June 29, 2025 • The Telephone Building

A New Concrete Slab Is Poured at the Back of the Telephone Building

June 24, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Solar Panel Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

June 19, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Vinyl Mural Installed on the Telephone Building’s East Façade

June 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Brickwork is Carefully Repaired at Telephone Building

June 9, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Duct Is Added to Quiet First-Floor AC at the Telephone Building

June 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Interior Window Trim Installed on First Floor of the Telephone Building

May 31, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Exterior Lighting Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Second Floor Plumbing Rough-In Begins at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

Second-Floor Demolition Begins at the Brown Brothers Building

Framing Removal Is Complete at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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