The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Concrete Pour Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

Worker directs hose pouring concrete on floor. — Crew members install a concrete floor on the Woolworth building’s second floor.

Crews at the Woolworth building apply a self-leveling concrete across the second floor. Concrete is pumped through a hose, directed across the floor decking and spread evenly with a smoothing paddle. Unlike standard concrete, this thin overlay flows easily to create a flat, uniform surface.

The finished layer strengthens the floor while improving fire resistance and soundproofing between levels. This is an essential step in preparing the building for its next stage of restoration.

Worker inspecting the smooth concrete topping across floor. — A worker pours concrete to stabilize the wood floor.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

September 21, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Installation Advances at the Woolworth Building

September 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Concrete Installation Preparations Underway at the Woolworth Building

September 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Stucco Coat Is Going Up on the Woolworth Building’s West Wall

September 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roofing Materials Are Delivered to the Woolworth Building

September 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Skylight Framing Installed on Woolworth Building Roof

September 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stucco Preparation Is Underway on the Woolworth Building Parapet

September 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

August 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Parapet Bricks Are Removed for Reuse at the Woolworth Building

August 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth 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

HVAC Installation Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Concrete Pour Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

First-Floor Cleanout Underway at 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