The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

March 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Reinforcing the Roof and Second Floor at Peoples Bank

Aerial view of the Peoples Bank building during restoration, showing the roof removed and second-floor structural work in progress on both sides of the corner property. — With the roof system removed, work begins on reinforcing the second floor and preparing for a new energy-efficient roofline.

Restoration crews at the Peoples Bank building have completed critical structural work at the roof and second floor. The original roof was removed due to age-related deterioration and replaced with a temporary weatherproof barrier to protect ongoing interior work.

A crew works on removing the roof and installing temporary weatherproofing to protect the Peoples Bank building during renovations. — Crews dismantle the deteriorated roof of the historic Peoples Bank building, clearing the way for a high-performance replacement system.

Plans are underway for a new high-performance roofing system that improves durability, insulation and energy efficiency.

Meanwhile, second-floor joists and decking are being evaluated and reinforced to meet modern structural standards and allow for future adaptive reuse.

These upgrades support long-term preservation while preparing the building for its next chapter.

Construction worker on a scissor lift performing structural work on the second floor of the Peoples Bank building. — A carpenter reinforces second-floor joists inside the historic Peoples Bank building.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank.

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Door Frame Bucks Installed at the Peoples Bank building

October 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Electrical Wiring Installed to Prepare Electrical Routes at the Peoples Bank Building

October 4, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Metal Framing Is Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Electrical Conduit Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall Finishing Begins on the First Floor of the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the 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