The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 23, 2025 • Brown Brothers

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

Exposed framing on the Brown Brothers Building's first floor. — First floor framing is exposed during drywall removal.

Crews finished removing all the drywall from the first floor of the historic Brown Brothers Building. This step exposes the underlying framing along with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, which are slated for removal.

With the interior structure open, restoration teams can continue preparing the building for the next phase of restoration work.

Workers removing drywall panels. — Crew members clear drywall sections from the back walls.

Brown Brothers Building interior after drywall removal. — Drywall removal leaves an open view of the first floor after demolition.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Brown Brothers Building.

MORE BLOGS ON BROWN BROTHERS

March 15, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Second Floor Demolition Advances at Brown Brothers Building

March 11, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Lath and Plaster Wall Removal Continues on Second Floor of Brown Brothers Building

March 9, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Lighting Fixtures Removed Inside the Brown Brothers Building

March 7, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Debris Removal Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

March 3, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Ground-Floor Demolition Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

February 27, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Demolition and Debris Removal Continue at the Brown Brothers Building

February 23, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Preparations Underway for the Next Phase of Demolition Work at the Brown Brothers Building

September 6, 2025 • Brown Brothers

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

August 29, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Cleanup of Brown Brothers Demolition Debris Progresses

August 26, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Original Brick Walls Are Revealed at the Brown Brothers Building

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The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Mosaic Tile Frieze Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Second Floor Demolition Advances at 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