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

August 18, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Wood Wall Studs Are Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

August 13, 2025 • Brown Brothers

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

August 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers

AC System Inspected for Removal at Brown Brothers Building

August 6, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Second-Floor Demolition Begins at the Brown Brothers Building

August 2, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Brown Brothers Interior Room Demolition Progresses Inside 619 Cleveland Street

July 29, 2025 • Brown Brothers

A Partition Wall Is Removed Between Units 619 and 621 at Brown Brothers

July 24, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Back Bathroom Demolition Clears an Interior Section at Brown Brothers Building

July 19, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Wall Removal Continues at the Brown Brothers Building

July 15, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Second-Floor Office Doors Removed at the Historic Brown Brothers Building

July 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Ducting Removed at the Brown Brothers Building Ahead of HVAC Upgrade

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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

Wall Layout Started at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

Wood Wall Studs Are Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

Ceiling Removal 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