The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

May 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Comes Down at Woolworth Building

Interior view of Woolworth Building with workers and scaffolding after major stair and elevator demolition progress. — Crews conduct debris removal at Woolworth, completing the first phase of stair and elevator demolition.

The removal of the outdated elevator shaft at the Woolworth building was recently completed in two carefully executed phases, clearing the way for the next stage of restoration.

Specialized demolition crews first tackled the rooftop elevator room using precision equipment to dismantle metal elements while protecting the surrounding area. Once the upper structure was cleared, they proceeded to remove the masonry shaft itself, piece by piece. The completion of this phased demolition restores the building’s historic rooftop profile and opens the space for future upgrades.

Top-down view of an open stair shaft at Woolworth Building following partial demolition of masonry walls and floors. — View of the Woolworth shaft fully exposed after demolition, clearing the way for future structural upgrades.

Construction workers removing framing and walls inside the Woolworth Building as part of stair and elevator demolition. — Demolition crews dismantle framing and structural elements around the former stair and elevator openings at Woolworth.

Interior of Woolworth Building with scaffolding and debris as demolition crews remove old stair and elevator structures. — Scaffolding and shoring installed inside Woolworth to stabilize surrounding walls during stair and elevator removal

Learn more about the full restoration of the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

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Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

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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