The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

February 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Interior Demolition Reveals Original Structure at Peoples Bank

A construction worker in safety gear jackhammers through interior concrete flooring during demolition work at the historic Peoples Bank building. — A crew member uses a jackhammer to remove outdated flooring as part of the full interior demolition at Peoples Bank.

Restoration of the historic Peoples Bank began with full interior demolition to remove nonoriginal materials and expose the building’s structural core. Walls, drop ceilings, doors and finishes were removed, along with electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

This phase revealed original architectural elements and layout, giving preservationists and architects a clear foundation for future planning. The demolition allowed the team to design upgrades that align with the building’s historical form while meeting modern standards.

Workers remove drywall and outdated materials from a wall, revealing wooden studs as part of a full interior demolition process. — Crews dismantle outdated systems to prepare for upgrade.

Construction worker clears debris during the interior demolition of a historic building, exposing wooden framing and original structural elements. — Original structure exposed through full interior demolition.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank.

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August 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second Floor Plumbing Rough-In Begins at Peoples Bank

August 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Decking Is Fully Replaced at the Peoples Bank Building

July 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Fresh Concrete Trenches Are Leveled for the Peoples Bank Building Ground Floor

July 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Concrete Trench Prepping Underway at Peoples Bank

July 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Scaffolding Comes Down at Peoples Bank, Revealing the Building’s Historic Face Once More

July 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Decking Repaired at the Peoples Bank Building

July 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Buck Installation Begins at Peoples Bank

July 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Exterior Walls at the Peoples Bank Building Are Prepared for New Stucco Application

July 4, 2025 • Peoples Bank

A Concrete Slab is Poured Around New Grease Traps at Peoples Bank

June 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

West Wall Rebuilt at the Peoples Bank Building

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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

Second Floor Plumbing Rough-In Begins at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

Second-Floor Demolition Begins at the Brown Brothers Building

Framing Removal Is Complete at 635 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