The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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June 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

West Wall Rebuilt at the Peoples Bank Building

June 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Structural Steel Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

June 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Grease Traps Installed at Peoples Bank Ahead of Planned Restaurant Use

June 15, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Elevator Shaft is Completely Rebuilt at the Peoples Bank

June 13, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Wall Completed at Peoples Bank Building

June 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Roof Slope Correction Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

June 2, 2025 • Peoples Bank

New Elevator Shaft Construction Underway at Peoples Bank

May 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Structural Rebuilding Begins on the East Wall of the Peoples Bank Building

May 23, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Underground Plumbing Installed Beneath the Peoples Bank

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

A New Concrete Slab Is Poured at the Back of the Telephone Building

A Concrete Slab is Poured Around New Grease Traps at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shoring Removed to Clear the Way for Structural Renovation at the Woolworth Building

Framing Removed to Prepare for Structural Reinforcement at Brown Brothers

Chimney Bricks Removed 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