The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 1, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Entry Constructed at the Peoples Bank Building

Concrete is mixed to join the blocks together. — Crews mix cement before applying it between concrete blocks.

Masonry crews are constructing the recessed entry on the east side of the Peoples Bank building. Using cement and concrete block, the wall is being built with embedded metal reinforcement rods to ensure long-term stability. The entry anchors the east side with durable materials while maintaining the building’s historic design on Cleveland Street.

Steel rebar strengthens the block wall. — Crew members install metal rods to reinforce the wall.

New entry is framed in masonry. — The recessed entry takes shape as crews build it with concrete blocks.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank building.

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

November 15, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Elevator Installation Preparations Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

November 13, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Electrical Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

November 11, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Concrete Pour Advances Restoration of the Peoples Bank Building

November 9, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Historically Accurate Window Installation Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

November 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Installation Preparation Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

November 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Electrical Conduit Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

October 29, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Delivery at the Peoples Bank Building

October 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Stairwell Demolition and Framing Prep at the Peoples Bank Building

October 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Hallway and Office Space Ductwork Advancing at the Peoples Bank Building

October 19, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Openings Prepared for Installation at the Peoples Bank Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Elevator Installation Preparations Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses 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