The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

Metal studs forming soffit framework above retail entrances — Metal framing installed for new recessed soffits at the Woolworth storefront.

Work is progressing at the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building with the start of construction of the storefront soffit, the horizontal ceiling enclosures above each recessed storefront entrance.

Framing crews have begun installing a lightweight metal structure to form the storefront soffits above the recessed entrances. These soffits will be finished with dense glass, followed by a joint compound and paint to match the interior finishes and integrate with the larger renovation design.

The soffits provide a clean transition from the structural steel overhead to the pedestrian-level experience along Cleveland Street. As installation continues, these framed elements will contribute to the building’s restored symmetry and appearance.

Soffit being cut for the overhead steel structure — Structural steel is cut to fit the soffit framework at the Woolworth building.

Crew members installing metal soffit frames at the Woolworth storefront — A construction team working on soffit framing for this Cleveland Street storefront.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Woolworth building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

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

July 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shoring Removed to Clear the Way for Structural Renovation at the Woolworth Building

June 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Construction Begins at the Woolworth Building

June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Truss Removed from Woolworth’s Second Floor to Enable Leveling

June 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Framing Installed for a New Storefront at the Woolworth Building

June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Poured for Elevator Pit Foundation at the Woolworth Building

June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Crews Level and Begin Rebuild of Second Floor at Woolworth Building

June 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Decking is Removed at the Woolworth Building

May 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

East Stairwell Shaft Rebuild Begins at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

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

Tile Removal Completed Clearing the Way for Interior Work at 623 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