The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Dark Wood Wainscoting Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

Workers installing lobby wainscoting. — Carpenters install dark wood wainscoting along the lobby walls.

At the Woolworth building, crews have begun installing dark wood wainscoting in the lobby, adding another period-authentic feature to the 1930s-inspired interior. Wainscoting is decorative wooden paneling applied to the lower portion of interior walls to provide both protection and architectural detail. Carpenters measured and cut each panel to ensure a clean fit along the walls, then checked that every section was level. Once aligned, the pieces were secured in place to create a unified and refined appearance. This installation enhances the lobby’s historically inspired character and the building’s authentic architectural detailing.

Staining a wainscoting panel. — Each wainscoting piece is stained before placement.

Finished wainscoting for the lobby. — Sections of wainscoting are manufactured by hand to enhance the 1930s-inspired lobby design.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

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

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

Façade Work Advances with New Storefront Paint at the Woolworth Building

November 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Interior Trim Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

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

Rooftop AC Drainage Line Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduits are Routed Through the Woolworth Building’s Second Floor

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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