The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 18, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Rubber Stair Tread Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

telephone-building-rear-stair-rubber-installation — A crew member presses a new rubber tread into place on a back stairwell riser.

Fresh rubber flooring was installed on the back stairwell of the historic Telephone Building, marking another step toward finalizing the interior.

The durable, slip-resistant surface by Nora Flooring covers all four flights of stairs and landings in the rear stairwell, replacing worn, unsafe materials. The installation was performed by a skilled crew over the course of a week.

Crews cutting rubber for Telephone Building stairway installation — Rubber flooring is carefully measured and trimmed for a precise stair fit.

The material selection complements the building’s restored finishes while providing ease of maintenance and long-term durability, which are essential for high-traffic service areas. This upgrade ensures that the passage is both safe and consistent with the overall architectural tone of the space.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.

MORE BLOGS ON THE TELEPHONE BUILDING

July 7, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Finish Carpentry Installed in Telephone Building Lobby Restoration

June 29, 2025 • The Telephone Building

A New Concrete Slab Is Poured at the Back of the Telephone Building

June 24, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Solar Panel Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

June 19, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Vinyl Mural Installed on the Telephone Building’s East Façade

June 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Brickwork is Carefully Repaired at Telephone Building

June 9, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Duct Is Added to Quiet First-Floor AC at the Telephone Building

June 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Interior Window Trim Installed on First Floor of the Telephone Building

May 31, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Exterior Lighting Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

May 26, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Final Interior Paint Touch-ups Complete at Telephone Building

May 20, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Aluminum Roof Panels Complete the Awning Restoration at the Telephone Building

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The Telephone Building

Rubber Stair Tread Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

Second-Floor Decking Repaired at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

Second-Floor Office Doors Removed at the Historic Brown Brothers Building

Insulation Removed from 639 Cleveland Street Ahead of Sustainable Retrofit

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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