The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Construction Begins at the Woolworth Building

Mason spreading concrete at base of elevator shaft wall in progress. — A mason levels concrete beneath the shaft wall as vertical reinforcement is staged for upcoming pours.

Crews at the Woolworth building started construction work on the new elevator shaft, following the recent completion of the elevator pit. Masons laid the first course of concrete blocks, reinforced with vertical rebar and a steel lintel to stabilize the structure.

This first section will be filled with concrete, initiating the vertical phase of the shaft’s construction. The work marks a critical interior milestone and will support future upper-floor access as the building’s transformation progresses.

Workers on scaffolding laying block for elevator shaft wall. — Crews continue elevator shaft construction using scaffolding to access the upper block courses along the east wall.

Masons laying first course of elevator shaft block wall with temporary steel bracing. — Masons set the first course of concrete blocks with wall bracing for the Woolworth building’s elevator shaft.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

February 21, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building Goes Solar: Installation Complete

February 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Interior Painting Continues in Common Areas at the Woolworth Building

February 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panel Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

February 15, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panels Arrive at the Woolworth Building

February 13, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Crown Moldings Installed at the Woolworth Building

February 10, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Rooftop Solar Power Preparations Continue at the Woolworth Building

February 4, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Floor Staining Prepares First-Level Tenant Spaces at the Woolworth Building

February 3, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical System Expansion Prepares the Woolworth Building for Solar Integration

February 1, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Preparation Underway for Solar Panel Installation at the Woolworth Building

January 28, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Decorative Columns Added to the Woolworth Building Lobby

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Woolworth Building Goes Solar: Installation Complete

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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