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

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

May 26, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Final Interior Paint Touch-ups Complete at 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 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Back of Telephone Building Completed with Clean Electrical Finish

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The Telephone Building

Solar Panel Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

Grease Traps Installed at Peoples Bank Ahead of Planned Restaurant Use

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Truss Removed from Woolworth’s Second Floor to Enable Leveling

Thousands of Pounds of Demolition Debris Are Removed from the Brown Brothers Building

Tile Removed at 629 Cleveland Street Reveals Concrete Slab Underneath

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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