The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Old Interior Storefront Is Demolished at the Brown Brothers Building

Construction team removing interior storefront materials inside the Brown Brothers building. — Crews finish demolition of the old interior storefront ahead of new construction work.

The dramatic transformation of the Brown Brothers Building continues as crews remove the interior storefront—making way for a new design that improves both appearance and function.

The updated storefront will blend modern performance with historical character. Removing the original structure clears the way for that next phase, in keeping with the full renovation schedule.

Each step in demolition helps create a cleaner, more usable space inside this Cleveland Street landmark.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Brown Brothers Building.

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September 6, 2025 • Brown Brothers

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

August 29, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Cleanup of Brown Brothers Demolition Debris Progresses

August 26, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Original Brick Walls Are Revealed at the Brown Brothers Building

August 23, 2025 • Brown Brothers

North Side Interior Walls Are Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

August 18, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Wood Wall Studs Are Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

August 13, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Second-Floor Doors and Frames Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

August 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers

AC System Inspected for Removal at Brown Brothers Building

August 6, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Second-Floor Demolition Begins at the Brown Brothers Building

August 2, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Brown Brothers Interior Room Demolition Progresses Inside 619 Cleveland Street

July 29, 2025 • Brown Brothers

A Partition Wall Is Removed Between Units 619 and 621 at Brown Brothers

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Skylight Framing Installed on Woolworth Building Roof

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at the Brown Brothers Building

Concrete Slab Is Demolished 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