The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Parapet Bricks Are Removed for Reuse at the Woolworth Building

Worker removes parapet brick with jackhammer. — Crews remove top parapet bricks with a handheld jackhammer at the Woolworth Building.

Restoration crews at the Woolworth Building are carefully dismantling the upper layer of parapet bricks. Using handheld jackhammers, workers remove the bricks with precision and set them aside for reuse. These salvaged bricks will be integrated back into place when the crew resets the top layer of the parapet, replacing damaged sections of mortar while preserving the original bricks. This work will reinforce the parapet and give it a fresh look that aligns with the restoration plan while preserving the historic fabric of the building.

Wall prepared for repointing. — Parapet section is removed and prepared for a masonry reset.

Row of salvaged bricks. — Historic bricks are saved for reuse.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

October 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Ductwork Is Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth Building

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

October 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Work Forms the Back Entry at the Woolworth Building

October 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

AC Units Are Lifted to the Roof of the Woolworth Building

October 3, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Window Openings Are Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Framing Work Begins at the Woolworth Building

September 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Awning Framework Is Installed at Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Copper Piping Is Installed on the Second Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Ductwork Is Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

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