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 — A crew member uses a jackhammer to remove outdated flooring as part of the full interior demolition at Peoples Bank.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Workers remove drywall and outdated materials from a wall, revealing wooden studs as part of a full interior demolition process. — Crews dismantle outdated systems to prepare for upgrade.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.

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

November 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Electrical Conduit Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

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Window Delivery at the Peoples Bank Building

October 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Stairwell Demolition and Framing Prep at the Peoples Bank Building

October 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Hallway and Office Space Ductwork Advancing at the Peoples Bank Building

October 19, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Openings Prepared for Installation at the Peoples Bank Building

October 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Air Systems Take Shape as Ductwork Installation Advances at the Peoples Bank Building

October 13, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Copper Piping Is Installed on the Second Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

October 11, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Door Frame Bucks Installed at the Peoples Bank building

October 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Electrical Wiring Installed to Prepare Electrical Routes at the Peoples Bank Building

October 4, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Metal Framing Is Completed 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

Electrical Conduit Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of 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