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.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

March 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

March 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Coat of Concrete Stain Is Applied Inside the Woolworth Building

March 13, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Cover Plates are Installed at the Woolworth Building

March 5, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Finish Secures 277-Gallon Grease Trap at Woolworth Building

February 27, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Locksmith Work Enhances Security at the Woolworth Building

February 25, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Window Into History Inside the Restored Woolworth Building

February 21, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building Goes Solar: Installation Complete

February 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Interior Painting Continues in Common Areas at the Woolworth Building

February 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panel Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

February 15, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panels Arrive at the Woolworth Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Steel Awning Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Structure of the Historic 1924 Brown Brothers Building Emerges as Ceiling Removal Continues

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