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The removal of the outdated elevator shaft at the Woolworth building was recently completed in two carefully executed phases, clearing the way for the next stage of restoration.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

May 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Slab Cutting Begins to Ready Space for New Stair Shafts at Woolworth

May 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Historic Window Removal Clears Path for Accurate Restoration at Woolworth

May 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building Roof Fully Is Removed Ahead of New Structure Installation

May 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

New Electrical Wiring Is Installed at Woolworth

May 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Blocks Installed to Infill Back Wall of F.W. Woolworth Building

March 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Exterior Cleaning Begins on F.W. Woolworth’s Historic Façade

February 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Cleared for Historic Sign Return

January 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoring the Backbone: Structural Steel Columns Reinforced at Woolworth

December 5, 2024 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration of Woolworth Building Floors

December 2, 2024 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stripped to the Core: Woolworth’s Interior Demolition

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Comes Down at 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