The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Custom Dark Wood Door Framing Installed at the Woolworth Building

Worker measuring the level for the wood door trim. — Crews measure the doorways for the custom dark wood framing.

Crews at the Woolworth Building are installing custom-built dark wood trim around the door frames, continuing the detailed interior restoration. Each frame is specially cut and assembled to match the building’s 1930s-inspired design. The trim ties in the designs of the lobby and hallway finishes, helping unify the restored interior. This work brings the project another step closer to completing the building’s period-style detailing.

Closeup of wood trim detail. — Measurements ensure a proper fit.

Carpenters assemble the wood frame. — Carpenters assemble wood pieces using glue and nails.

Worker installing wood door trim. — Crews installing custom dark wood framing around the doorways.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entryway Prepared for Painting at the Woolworth Building

December 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

December 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Northwest Awning Roof Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

December 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Dark Wood Wainscoting Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

December 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Indoor AC Unit Installed and Connected at the Woolworth Building

December 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entrance Trim Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

Elevator Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Southwest Awning Takes Shape at the Woolworth Building

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

First Floor Electrical Outlet Installation Completed at the Woolworth Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Milestone Moment: A New Restaurant Is Coming Soon to the Historic Telephone Building

East Staircase Frame Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entryway Prepared for Painting at the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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