The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fireproofing Completed on Telephone Building First-Floor Ceiling

Applying fireproof paint overhead — Crews apply fireproofing paint to the first-floor ceiling.

Crews applied fireproofing paint to the ceiling of the first-floor tenant space in the historic Telephone Building, bringing it into compliance with current fire codes. This specialty paint expands when exposed to heat, forming a protective barrier that helps maintain structural integrity if there is a fire.

To meet local fire code requirements, painters applied a total of eight coats across the full ceiling area. The multilayered application ensures the necessary level of fire resistance while maintaining a clean, uniform finish throughout the space. The multi-day process marks another critical milestone in preparing the interior for future tenant use.

Black finish fireproof ceiling — Eight layers of black fireproof coating provide uniform coverage and code compliance.

Fireproofing project completed quickly — Crews complete ceiling fireproofing, ensuring code compliance throughout.

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

MORE BLOGS ON THE TELEPHONE BUILDING

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Back of Telephone Building Completed with Clean Electrical Finish

May 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Doors Undergoing Staining to Match Interior Trim at Telephone Building

May 8, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Awning Painted in Historic Color Scheme at Telephone Building

May 5, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fabrication of Corbels Begins for Telephone Building Awning Restoration

April 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Signature Awning Returns to the Telephone Building

February 3, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Bee Colony Discovered and Relocated at Telephone Building

January 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Blue Jean Insulation Boosts Sustainability at the Telephone Building

January 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Storefront Reinstalled at the Telephone Building

December 20, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Structural Reinforcements Installed at the Telephone Building

December 16, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Telephone Building Elevator Upgrade

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The Telephone Building

Fireproofing Completed on Telephone Building First-Floor Ceiling

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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