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.

January 5, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Woodwork Detailing Begins at the Woolworth Building

January 2, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Mudding Brings Smooth, Polished Finishes to the Restored Woolworth Building’s Interior

December 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Drinking Fountains Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

1930s-Style Bathroom Doors and Hardware Installed Inside the Woolworth Building

December 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Vintage Woolworth Photography Featured in the Restored Interior

December 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Gooseneck Lighting Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

One-of-a-Kind Elevator Directory Installed in the Woolworth Lobby

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

Ceiling Work Brings New Definition to the Woolworth Building Interior

December 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Prepared for Final Paint Finish at the Woolworth Building

December 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Windows Are Seamlessly Reintegrated into the Creative Office Space at the Woolworth 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