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Restoration Updates

May 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Wall Saw Cutting Completed at Peoples Bank

Brick wall showing clean vertical saw cuts at the second-floor level of the historic People’s Bank building. — Vertical saw cuts made on the second-story brickwork on the east wall of the Peoples Bank building

Restoration crews began cutting into the east wall of the second floor at the Peoples Bank building. The precision cuts are designed to ensure an easily controlled and stable demolition process. The full façade is now prepared for removal, with demolition scheduled to follow in the coming days.

Wide view of east façade showing the completed saw cuts and safety scaffolding in place. — The second-floor façade of the east wall is fully prepped for demolition.

Crew member standing near wall section marked for controlled demolition. — A restoration worker reviews the cutting path on the east-facing wall.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for Peoples Bank.

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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