January 7, 2025 • 600 Block

Renovating 635 Cleveland Street: A Bright New Identity

Worker cuts through a steel beam using plasma equipment inside a partially demolished building at 635 Cleveland Street.

A welder uses plasma cutting to remove steel beams from the mezzanine structure inside 635 Cleveland Street.

At 635 Cleveland Street, transformation began with removal. Crews carried out a complete interior demolition—including the mezzanine and an added second floor—to return the building to its original volume. Plasma cutting techniques were used to remove steel beams with precision and safety.

This process revealed the building’s true layout and opens the way for a bold redesign that reimagines its role on the block. By combining architectural creativity with careful demolition, the site is ready for a new identity grounded in structural clarity.

Sparks fly as a worker cuts steel beams during demolition for renovations at 635 Cleveland Street.
Plasma cutting removes structural steel during demolition at 635 Cleveland Street.
Workers clear debris and steel beams inside a partially demolished interior at 635 Cleveland Street.
Crews clear debris from 635 Cleveland Street, preserving original features like the central staircase.

Learn more about restoration and design plans along the 600 Block.

Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

An exciting new chapter of historic restoration begins for four unique properties on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater.
See the magnificent transformation now underway