June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Restoration teams clear a steel truss from the Woolworth building’s second floor, removing a major obstacle to interior leveling.
Read moreJune 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
At the Woolworth building, steel frames are being installed to support a new historically styled, hurricane-rated storefront system.
Read moreJune 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
At the Woolworth building, crews pour a new elevator pit foundation, creating a solid base for a code-compliant shaft.
June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have begun leveling the second floor in preparation for the installation of a new floor system at the Woolworth building.
Read moreSecond-floor decking has been removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, exposing joists and clearing the way for structural repairs to correct decades of uneven flooring.
Read moreCrews demolished the outdated east stairwell at the Woolworth building and poured a new foundation to begin reconstructing it with concrete blocks.
Read moreCrews uncover a hidden steel vault during demolition at Woolworth and dismantle it over three days for safe removal.
Read moreCrews complete the two-phase removal of the Woolworth building’s elevator shaft and rooftop elevator room, restoring the historic structure’s original profile and clearing the way for future upgrades.
Read moreMay 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have cut through the concrete slab at Woolworth to prepare for new stair shaft installation.
Read moreMay 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Restoration contractors remove 18 windows—from the Woolworth building to prepare for Winco replacements that restore the historic façade’s original proportions and architectural rhythm.
Read moreMay 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Demolition crews remove over 7,600 square feet of old roof structure at the Woolworth building, clearing the way for a new insulated roof system and wood joists.
Read moreNew electrical panels, vaults and wiring have been installed at Woolworth as part of its infrastructure upgrade.
Read moreMay 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Concrete blocks now fill the two rear openings at the F.W. Woolworth building, forming a structural back wall aligned with the new design.
Read moreThe original 1928 Woolworth brick façade has been revealed as crews clear nonoriginal materials ahead of sign restoration.
Read moreFebruary 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews remove nonoriginal façade elements from the F.W. Woolworth building to prepare for the recreation of its original 1928 gold-lettered sign—restoring a defining piece of Clearwater’s retail history.
Read moreJanuary 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Teams excavate, assess and repair 32 original structural steel columns—rebuilding the core strength of the Woolworth building from the ground up.
Read moreDecember 5, 2024 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews reinforce structural floors at Woolworth, repairing corroded columns and repouring concrete slabs.
Read moreDecember 2, 2024 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Interior demolition completes at the Woolworth building, revealing the original structure and paving the way for restoration.
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