The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 13, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Copper Piping Is Installed on the Second Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

Worker measuring utility location. — Crew members verify the height for water fountain pipe installation.

Restoration plumbers have completed copper piping on the second floor of the historic Peoples Bank building—establishing the new water system that will serve the upper levels. Each fixture location, including restrooms and drinking fountains, was carefully measured and marked to align with modern standards while fitting within the building’s original framework. Crews then routed copper lines from the first floor through the decking and secured them to roof trusses above. The installation marks a major step toward bringing updated infrastructure to the century-old landmark.

Copper pipes attached to the roof trusses. — Copper pipes are secured to the roof trusses for the second floor water connection.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank building.

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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