The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

January 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Elevator Room Removed to Restore Peoples Bank Profile

Aerial view of a crane lifting the elevator structure off the roof of the historic Peoples Bank building in downtown Clearwater as part of its architectural restoration. — A towering crane lifts out the old elevator housing from the Peoples Bank roof, restoring the building’s original architectural profile.

Crews at the Peoples Bank building removed the outdated elevator mechanical room, reclaiming the building’s original architectural profile. The removal required a team of 15 specialists and the use of a crane to delicately dismantle concrete blocks and metal housing.

The operation was executed with care, block by block, restoring a key historic view of this landmark building. With the elevator room gone, the building’s silhouette once again reflects its 1920s origins.

Crews remove steel debris from the rooftop elevator structure at Peoples Bank.

Aerial view shows the crane in action as it dismantles the elevator room atop Peoples Bank, restoring the building’s original silhouette.

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

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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