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.

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

Awning Framework Is Installed at Woolworth Building

September 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Front Parapet Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

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

First Floor Framing Work Underway at the Woolworth Building

September 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Concrete Pour Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

September 21, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Installation Advances at the Woolworth Building

September 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Concrete Installation Preparations Underway at the Woolworth Building

September 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

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

A Stucco Coat Is Going Up on the Woolworth Building’s West Wall

September 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Materials Are Delivered to the Woolworth Building

September 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Skylight Framing Installed on Woolworth Building Roof

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

External Electrical Systems Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Awning Framework Is Installed at 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