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.

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

July 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shoring Removed to Clear the Way for Structural Renovation at the Woolworth Building

June 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Construction Begins at the Woolworth Building

June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

June 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Framing Installed for a New Storefront at the Woolworth Building

June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Poured for Elevator Pit Foundation at the Woolworth Building

June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Crews Level and Begin Rebuild of Second Floor at Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Rubber Stair Tread Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

Second-Floor Decking Repaired at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Interior Wall Removal Continues at the Brown Brothers Building

Insulation Removed from 639 Cleveland Street Ahead of Sustainable Retrofit

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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