The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Ducting Removed at the Brown Brothers Building Ahead of HVAC Upgrade

Worker cutting metal duct with tool during HVAC removal at Brown Brothers. — Crew member uses a power tool to cut through existing ductwork as part of the HVAC removal at the Brown Brothers Building.

At the Brown Brothers Building, crews removed the old interior ductwork to clear the way for a brand-new HVAC system. The metal ducts, insulated with fiberglass, were pulled from the ceiling and cut into smaller segments for disposal. In their place, new ductwork and updated AC units will be installed as part of a modern, safer and more efficient climate control system.

This step clears the way for what’s next at the Brown Brothers Building, helping to ensure cleaner construction and better health conditions for future use.

See the full restoration plan for the Brown Brothers Building.

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April 8, 2026 • Brown Brothers

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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

March 27, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Wood Framing Removal is Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

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The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Electrical Removal Completed 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