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The removal of the outdated elevator shaft at the Woolworth building was recently completed in two carefully executed phases, clearing the way for the next stage of restoration.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

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December 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Drinking Fountains Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

1930s-Style Bathroom Doors and Hardware Installed Inside the Woolworth Building

December 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Vintage Woolworth Photography Featured in the Restored Interior

December 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Gooseneck Lighting Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

One-of-a-Kind Elevator Directory Installed in the Woolworth Lobby

December 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Ceiling Work Brings New Definition to the Woolworth Building Interior

December 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Windows Are Seamlessly Reintegrated into the Creative Office Space at the Woolworth Building

December 16, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Coat of Paint Applied at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entryway

December 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Windows Installed at the Woolworth Building

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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