The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

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

Front Parapet Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

Mason adjusting brick on parapet top. — Crew members carefully position bricks to restore the Woolworth parapet to its original height.

At the top of the historic Woolworth building, crews completed the careful rebuilding of the front parapet—the low brick wall that lines the rooftop. The front wall was lowered to restore it to its historic height and allow crews to salvage original bricks for reuse.

To complete the parapet, masons installed and leveled bricks to the correct height using hand tools, fresh mortar and leveling guides. The finished parapet reflects both the building’s historic dimensions and its renewed strength as a lasting feature of downtown.

Mortar in front of parapet bricks — Fresh mortar is prepared for resetting parapet bricks.

Blue level on parapet with fresh bricks — Crews use leveling tools to ensure the accuracy of the restored parapet.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

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Denim Insulation Installed on the Second Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Painting Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drain and Vent Plumbing Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Accurate Tile Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

October 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building South Side Wall Stucco Applied

October 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Wall Painting Completed at the Woolworth Building

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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