The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

Concrete block installed along the building frontage. — Masons set bricks along the Woolworth building’s concrete storefront.

As part of the building’s renovations, crews removed the non-original exterior storefront to make way for a historically accurate replacement. In preparation, masons installed concrete blocks in select wall locations, forming the foundation for the storefront.

Bricklayer working on the storefront. — Bricklayer precisely laying the brick storefront.

With this stage completed, brick specialists began building the façade over the concrete block, ensuring it matches the structure’s original appearance. Careful attention is being given to maintaining uniform mortar lines and precise brick spacing so the finished surface seamlessly aligns with the rest of the building’s historic frontage.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

October 3, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Window Openings Are Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Framing Work Begins at the Woolworth Building

September 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Awning Framework Is Installed at Woolworth Building

September 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Front Parapet Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

September 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Framing Work Underway at the Woolworth Building

September 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Concrete Pour Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

September 21, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Installation Advances at the Woolworth Building

September 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Concrete Installation Preparations Underway at the Woolworth Building

September 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Stucco Coat Is Going Up on the Woolworth Building’s West Wall

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Rooftop HVAC Upgrades in Progress at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Window Openings Are Rebuilt at 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