June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
At the historic F.W. Woolworth building, structural restoration is underway with the removal of the second floor, exposing the building’s framework. This step was necessary in order to inspect, repair and level the underlying supports before installing the new floor systems.
Once exposed, carpenters used hydraulic jacks to lift sections of uneven floor trusses into proper alignment. In areas where trusses were compromised, crews repaired or replaced the beams that secure them. Several severely bowed or damaged trusses were removed entirely and replaced with new, precisely fabricated wooden trusses to ensure structural consistency across the floor.
This foundational work is critical to the long-term stability of the building and marks a key milestone in restoring its structural integrity.
New trusses are installed alongside the original framing as part of structural reinforcement.
Freshly milled wood for new trusses is held nearby on a forklift for easy installation.
Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.
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