The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 3, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Framing Removed to Prepare for Structural Reinforcement at Brown Brothers

Crew members haul wood out to a dumpster. — Demolition crews remove wood joists from the second floor.

Demolition at the historic Brown Brothers Building includes the removal of extensive wood framing and joists. Most of this lumber, including large sections of the walls, was cleared as part of interior demolition efforts. A portion of the wood was found to be compromised by termites and will be treated to prevent future infestation before reconstruction begins.

This wood removal marks a turning point in the restoration process. As demolition progresses, the building’s original framework is being revealed for the next chapter of renovation.

A crew member tosses wood into the outside dumpster. — A crew member discards wood framing into an outside dumpster.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Brown Brothers Building.

MORE BLOGS ON BROWN BROTHERS

April 9, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Structure of the Historic 1924 Brown Brothers Building Emerges as Ceiling Removal Continues

April 8, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Plaster Removal Reveals Original Brick at the Brown Brothers Building

April 6, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Second-Floor Ceiling Removal Allows for Roof Evaluation at the Brown Brothers Building

April 4, 2026 • Brown Brothers

First Floor Ceiling Removal Reveals Structural Conditions at the Brown Brothers Building

April 2, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Ceiling Fan Removal Prepares the Brown Brothers Building for Roof Assessment

April 1, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Removal of Interior Fixtures Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

March 29, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Flooring Removal Reveals Earlier Layers at the Brown Brothers Building

March 27, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Wood Framing Removal is Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

March 24, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Cleanup Prepares the Brown Brothers Building for Restoration

March 15, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Second Floor Demolition Advances at Brown Brothers Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Scaffolding Comes Down at the Peoples Bank Building as Exterior Work Advances

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Structure of the Historic 1924 Brown Brothers Building Emerges as Ceiling Removal Continues

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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