The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

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

Creative Office Space Drywall Nearing Completion at the Woolworth Building

Worker applying joint compound to drywall seams. — Crews apply mudding to the drywall seams in the Woolworth building’s creative office space.

Crews at the Woolworth building are completing the drywall finishing phase in the second-floor office space—a key interior milestone in the restoration process. Each drywall panel is carefully sealed by applying joint compound, which strengthens and smooths the walls. This process fills gaps between panels, conceals screws and fasteners, and creates a seamless surface ready for priming and paint. As the finishing continues, the second-floor offices begin to take their final form, revealing smooth, defined spaces that reflect the craftsmanship behind the restoration. Once complete, this area will be ready for paint and other interior finishes that bring the design to life.

Close-up view of drywall finishing at Woolworth building. — The creative office space is prepared for paint and other finishes.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

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

November 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Accurate Tile Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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