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.

March 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

March 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Coat of Concrete Stain Is Applied Inside the Woolworth Building

March 13, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Cover Plates are Installed at the Woolworth Building

March 5, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Finish Secures 277-Gallon Grease Trap at Woolworth Building

February 27, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Locksmith Work Enhances Security at the Woolworth Building

February 25, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Window Into History Inside the Restored Woolworth Building

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Scaffolding Comes Down at the Peoples Bank Building as Exterior Work Advances

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Structure of the Historic 1924 Brown Brothers Building Emerges as Ceiling Removal Continues

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

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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