The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

November 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

Crew members secure the final drywall pieces. — The first-floor walls take shape as crews begin the finishing process.

Crews at the Woolworth building have begun the finishing stage of drywall installation on the first floor—an important interior milestone in the ongoing restoration. After attaching each drywall panel with power tools, the team is now applying mesh tape and joint compound to fill the seams between panels. This process, known as mudding, creates a smooth, even surface in preparation for priming and paint. These finishing steps mark visible progress as the first-floor interiors start to take shape, moving the historic building closer to its restored and functional form.

Drywall mudding in progress at Woolworth building — Each drywall joint is sealed with mesh tape and joint compound as part of the finishing process.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

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

Ceiling Work Brings New Definition to the Woolworth Building Interior

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

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

December 16, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Coat of Paint Applied at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entryway

December 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Windows Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entry

December 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Upstairs Windows Removed at the Woolworth Building

December 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entryway Prepared for Painting at the Woolworth Building

December 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Custom Dark Wood Door Framing Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for 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