Announcement: Downtown Clearwater Undergoing Its Largest Redevelopment in 50 Years Read →

Historic Restoration

Family Entertainment Center

Leasing

July 15, 2026 • 600 Block

Masonry Parapet Removal Begins at 639 Cleveland Street

Workers remove rooftop parapet masonry from a lift platform. — Demolition crew work from a lift platform to remove the upper parapet masonry at 639 Cleveland Street, carefully chipping away sections of the existing structure.

A demolition crew begins removing the existing parapet at 639 Cleveland Street as part of the building’s transformation. Working approximately 35 feet above the street, the crew carefully removes the masonry section by section using large chipping hammers. This visible step prepares the façade for future improvements while maintaining controlled demolition practices.

Crew removes parapet wall sections during rooftop demolition. — Crews continue parapet removal from the rooftop edge as masonry debris is cleared during the controlled demolition process.

Learn more about the full renovation plan for the 600 block.

MORE BLOGS ON 600 BLOCK

August 29, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cages Lifted Into Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 28, 2026 • 600 Block

19-Foot Rebar Cages Assembled for Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 27, 2026 • 600 Block

Steel Fabrication Underway for New Roof at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 26, 2026 • 600 Block

Structural Grout Reinforces Rear Wall at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 25, 2026 • 600 Block

Wood Panels and Bracing Added Along Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 24, 2026 • 600 Block

Excavated Plumbing Routes Restored Behind 629–633 Cleveland Street

August 23, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cages Take Shape Within Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 22, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cut to Fit Prepared Wall Channels at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 21, 2026 • 600 Block

Mixed Masonry Removed from Front Wall at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 20, 2026 • 600 Block

New Piping Installed Below Grade at 629–633 Cleveland Street

LOAD MORE

The Telephone Building

Perpendicular Sign Installed at the Telephone Building

New Paver Walkway Installed Along Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Old-Growth Wood Emerges During Brown Brothers Door Restoration

Rebar Cages Lifted Into Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

See All Updates →