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.

October 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First-Floor Electrical Conduits Installed Throughout the Woolworth Building

October 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Openings Prepped at the Woolworth Building

October 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Drywall Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

October 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Drywall Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

October 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Denim Insulation Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Wall Framing Completed at the Woolworth Building

October 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Ductwork Is Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth 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

Hallway and Office Space Ductwork Advancing at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

First-Floor Electrical Conduits Installed Throughout the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed 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