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

December 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Tinted Tempered Glass Installed in the Peoples Bank Building Storefront

December 26, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Preparing the Peoples Bank Building for a Stronger, Weather-Ready Exterior

December 24, 2025 • Peoples Bank

The Elevator Landing Moves Closer to Completion at the Peoples Bank Building

December 22, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Doors and Framing Take Shape at the Peoples Bank East Storefront

December 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Steel Ledges Installed to Support Mosaic Façade at the Peoples Bank Building

December 18, 2025 • Peoples Bank

New Rooftop AC Units Lifted into Place at the Peoples Bank Building

December 15, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Setting the Stage for a New Storefront at the Peoples Bank Building

December 11, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Mediterranean Revival Façade Tile Preparation Advances at the Peoples Bank Building

December 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Staircase Frame Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

November 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Preparations Begin for Mosaic Tile Façade at the Peoples Bank 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

Tinted Tempered Glass Installed in the Peoples Bank Building Storefront

F.W. Woolworth Co.

1930s-Style Bathroom Doors and Hardware Installed Inside 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