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.

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

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April 7, 2026 • Peoples Bank

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April 5, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Ceiling Framing Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building as Overhead Systems Take Shape

April 3, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Ceiling Lighting System Expands Across the Peoples Bank Building Interior

March 31, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Mediterranean Tile Frieze Takes Shape Along the East Façade of the Peoples Bank Building

March 30, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Overhead Electrical Installation Moves Forward at the Peoples Bank Building

March 28, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor HVAC System Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

March 26, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Metal Stud Framing Defines Interior Layout at the Peoples Bank Building

March 25, 2026 • Peoples Bank

HVAC Framework Installation Advances at the Peoples Bank Building

March 23, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Mosaic Tile Frieze Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Scaffolding Comes Down at the Peoples Bank Building as Exterior Work Advances

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Structure of the Historic 1924 Brown Brothers Building Emerges as Ceiling Removal Continues

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