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.

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Second-Floor Copper Plumbing is Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

Second-Floor Doors and Frames Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

Insulated Plumbing Removed Upstairs at 639 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