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Restoration Updates

July 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Scaffolding Comes Down at Peoples Bank, Revealing the Building’s Historic Face Once More

Photo 1 Caption: Crews begin dismantling upper scaffolding along the east façade of the Peoples Bank building. Alt text: Workers remove scaffolding from top corner of Peoples Bank façade. Photo 2 Caption: A steel pole is passed down as scaffolding comes down bay by bay during site demobilization. Alt text: Construction workers lowering scaffold pole on side of Peoples Bank. Photo 3 Caption: Street-level view shows significant progress as scaffolding is removed from the building’s upper story. Alt text: Scaffolding removed from upper east elevation of Peoples Bank building. — Crews begin dismantling upper scaffolding along the east façade of the Peoples Bank building.

Crews have completed exterior repairs to the historic Peoples Bank building, allowing for the removal of scaffolding and overhead protection that covered the structure for the past two months.

Construction workers lowering scaffold pole on the side of the Peoples Bank. — A steel pole is passed down as workers remove scaffolding.

Scaffolding removed from upper east elevation of the Peoples Bank building. — Street-level view shows significant progress as scaffolding is removed from the building’s upper story.

This phase included structural reinforcement and restoration in preparation for a new stucco system. The building’s full street appearance is visible once again, signaling progress in its return to architectural prominence.

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

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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