The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Work Forms the Back Entry at the Woolworth Building

Concrete being prepared to pour into the framed entry opening. — Crews form the Woolworth building back entry with concrete.

Crews are forming the back entryway of the historic Woolworth building, creating the concrete-filled opening that will frame the future lobby and upper-level office access. A steel frame was installed to define the entryway, after which concrete teams filled the void between the existing wall and the frame using small access holes positioned just above the top. Concrete crews used a power tool known as a concrete vibrator to ensure the concrete settled evenly throughout, forming a durable connection for the back entry structure.

Worker using concrete vibrator tool on poured concrete. — A concrete vibrator compacts the concrete through the access holes above the entryway.

Crews fill void between wall and new frame with concrete. — Crew members seal the access holes to complete the connection between the existing wall and new entry.

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

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November 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Creative Office Space Drywall Nearing Completion at the Woolworth Building

November 16, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Interior Painting Is Complete in the Woolworth Building Lobby

November 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

November 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Historic Tin Ceilings Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Woolworth Building Creative Office Space Is Taking Shape with Drywall Installation

November 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Cleveland Street Welcomes Back the Iconic F.W. Woolworth Co. Sign

November 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Denim Insulation Installed on the Second Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Painting Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drain and Vent Plumbing Installed at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Creative Office Space Drywall Nearing Completion at the Woolworth Building

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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