The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

March 3, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Ground-Floor Demolition Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

Workers clean out demolition debris. — Crews clear debris in preparation for restoration and structural improvements.

Demolition continues at the Brown Brothers Building as crews focus on clearing the ground-floor interior. Teams are using a skid steer, allowing debris to be removed more efficiently while maintaining control within the confined work area. The compact equipment helps accelerate material removal and keeps the demolition process organized as the building is prepared for its next phase of restoration.

Crews remove debris from the Brown Brothers building. — Demolition debris is hauled to a dumpster.

Learn more about the restoration of the Brown Brothers Building.

MORE BLOGS ON BROWN BROTHERS

April 16, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Demolition Exposes Window Framing and Brick at the Brown Brothers Building

April 13, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Tile Removal Is Underway in the Brown Brothers Building Second-Floor Restrooms

April 12, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Brown Brothers Building Interior Demolition Reveals Historic Newspapers

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

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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

Fire-Rated Ceiling Channels Are Installed Inside the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Demolition Exposes Window Framing and Brick at the Brown Brothers Building

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