The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams at the Woolworth Building

Framing installed on Woolworth first floor. — Crews secure metal studs around the Woolworth building’s structural beams.

Crews inside the Woolworth building are adding metal framing to the first-floor structural beams. The team first installs horizontal framing pieces, some attached to the ceiling for added support, then connects them with smaller framing pieces that run across each beam. Together these sections create a stable framework that will strengthen the future walls. Once complete, the work will help unify the interior and support the restored design of the historic building.

Framers install top horizontal pieces around beams. — Crew members install top horizontal framing to the ceiling first.

Metal bracing added between steel supports. — Smaller framing pieces are installed to reinforce the structure between beams.

Framers install metal studs around beams. — The first-floor framework will create a base for the interior walls.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

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Interior Painting Is Complete in the Woolworth Building Lobby

November 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

November 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Historic Tin Ceilings Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Woolworth Building Creative Office Space Is Taking Shape with Drywall Installation

November 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Cleveland Street Welcomes Back the Iconic F.W. Woolworth Co. Sign

November 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Denim Insulation Installed on the Second Floor of the Woolworth Building

November 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Painting Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drain and Vent Plumbing Installed at the Woolworth Building

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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