July 7, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Finish Carpentry Installed in Telephone Building Lobby Restoration

Telephone Building Installations
Crews install oak crown molding in the Telephone Building lobby.

The historic restoration of the Telephone Building lobby included the completion of finish carpentry over a two-day span, marking a notable milestone in the project. Skilled carpenters installed stained oak wainscoting and crown molding in the lobby. The pieces were treated with a custom stain designed to echo the building’s early twentieth-century aesthetic. Together, these elements reintroduce architectural depth and visual rhythm to the interior, reinforcing the cultural character of the original Peninsular Telephone Company location.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.

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