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.

December 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

1930s-Style Bathroom Doors and Hardware Installed Inside the Woolworth Building

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Vintage Woolworth Photography Featured in the Restored Interior

December 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Gooseneck Lighting Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

One-of-a-Kind Elevator Directory Installed in the Woolworth Lobby

December 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Ceiling Work Brings New Definition to the Woolworth Building Interior

December 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Windows Are Seamlessly Reintegrated into the Creative Office Space at the Woolworth Building

December 16, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

Final Coat of Paint Applied at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entryway

December 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West-Side Windows Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

Brass Door Hardware Installed at the Woolworth Building’s Southwest Entry

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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