The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

Wall framing atop the bonding beam on the Woolworth Building parapet — Framing is installed over the bonding beam on the south parapet.

As part of the ongoing restoration of the historic Woolworth building, crews removed the south parapet wall. Once demolished, a concrete bonding beam was poured along the full length of the south wall to connect the building’s sidewalls and strengthen the structure.

Workers measuring the parapet frame. — A restoration crew member measures the framing to ensure it is the correct size.

Following the concrete work, framing contractors set wall studs over the bonding beam. This prepares the surface for sheathing and ultimately the stucco finish that will return the parapet to its original form. The work ensures that the rebuilt parapet will be both historically accurate and structurally sound.

Concrete bond beam spanning south wall of the Woolworth Building. — A new bonding beam runs the full length of the Woolworth building south wall.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

November 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

November 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Historic Tin Ceilings Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Woolworth Building Creative Office Space Is Taking Shape with Drywall Installation

November 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Cleveland Street Welcomes Back the Iconic F.W. Woolworth Co. Sign

November 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Denim Insulation Installed on the Second Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Painting Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drain and Vent Plumbing Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Accurate Tile Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

October 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building South Side Wall Stucco Applied

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

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