The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

Rebar structure is readied for a concrete pour at the south wall of the Woolworth building. — A rebar cage is installed where the new concrete beam will be poured.

Structural stabilization is underway at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building. Following a recent inspection, the south parapet was found to be severely deteriorated with little to no mortar holding the brickwork intact. Crews dismantled the parapet down to the top of the window openings, allowing for a full reconstruction in line with modern standards.

Concrete specialists installed a rebar cage and formwork to create a reinforced bond beam that will unify the south wall with the adjacent structure. It will also serve to secure the upper masonry and to prepare the parapet for safe rebuilding.

Construction crew is installing formwork for the new parapet beam. — Workers assembling formwork to mold the new beam.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

September 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stucco Preparation Is Underway on the Woolworth Building Parapet

September 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

August 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Parapet Bricks Are Removed for Reuse at the Woolworth Building

August 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Structural Beams Are Framed Inside the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stucco Preparation Is Underway on the Woolworth Building Parapet

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

Concrete Slab Is Demolished at 635 Cleveland Street

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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