The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

May 25, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Original Brick Uncovered as Paint Stripping Begins at Brown Brothers Building

Worker applies paint stripping compound to the outer wall of the Brown Brothers building to remove old paint layers. — Crew members apply specialized stripping compound to the Brown Brothers Building brick façade.

Restoration crews at the Brown Brothers Building have begun stripping all remaining layers of paint from the exterior brick. This meticulous process uses a specialized compound that lifts decades of coatings without harming the original surface beneath.

The goal is twofold: To reveal the building’s original 1924 yellow brick façade and to ensure future treatments bond properly to the masonry. This method respects the building’s architectural history while laying the groundwork for a breathable, long-lasting finish that helps preserve the structure.

Detailed view of original yellow brick surface newly exposed through restoration paint stripping. — Yellow brick uncovered beneath decades-old paint at 615 Cleveland Street

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

MORE BLOGS ON BROWN BROTHERS

March 15, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Second Floor Demolition Advances at Brown Brothers Building

March 11, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Lath and Plaster Wall Removal Continues on Second Floor of Brown Brothers Building

March 9, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Lighting Fixtures Removed Inside the Brown Brothers Building

March 7, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Interior Debris Removal Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

March 3, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Ground-Floor Demolition Advances at the Brown Brothers Building

February 27, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Demolition and Debris Removal Continue at the Brown Brothers Building

February 23, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Preparations Underway for the Next Phase of Demolition Work at the Brown Brothers Building

September 23, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Decorative Tile Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank East Entrance on Fort Harrison Avenue

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Second Floor Demolition Advances at 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