The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Poured for Elevator Pit Foundation at the Woolworth Building

Fresh concrete being poured over rebar inside the Woolworth elevator pit. — Crews pour concrete into the new foundation for Woolworth’s upgraded elevator shaft.

As part of major structural updates to the Woolworth building, crews pour new concrete in the elevator pit, forming a base for an updated shaft that meets current building codes.

To make this possible, demolition crews first removed multiple layers of old concrete at the base of the elevator shaft. This cleared the depth needed for a safe and structurally sound foundation.

A steel rebar cage is set within wooden forms at the bottom of the new elevator shaft at the Woolworth building. — Rebar cage in place inside the elevator pit, ready for the concrete pour.

After excavation, crews formed a new pit and installed a steel rebar cage engineered to carry the future elevator load. With the cage set, they poured concrete to finish the base.

Cement mixer truck at the rear entrance of the Woolworth building, delivering concrete for elevator shaft work. — A concrete truck arrives behind the Woolworth building to pour the new elevator pit foundation.

Construction workers use an excavator chute to pour concrete into a framed elevator shaft pit at the Woolworth building. — Crews guide fresh concrete into the pit—forming the base for Woolworth’s new elevator core.

Concrete pouring is a critical step, ensuring the Woolworth building can support a modern elevator with long-term strength and stability.

Workers smooth and level concrete at the bottom of the elevator shaft. — Crews monitor concrete leveling and finishing during the final elevator pit pour.

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

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West Wall Painting Completed at the Woolworth Building

October 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Windows Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First-Floor Drywall Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

October 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Air System Ducting Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

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Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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Woolworth Building South Side Wall Stucco Applied

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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