June 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Decking is Removed at the Woolworth Building

Restoration crew pries up decking panels during interior demolition phase.

Restoration crew removes the remaining sections of second-floor decking.

Crews have completed the removal of all second-floor decking at the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building as part of its ongoing structural rehabilitation. This step exposed joists for inspection and repair in order to address uneven floor elevations caused by decades of alterations.

Crew members lift worn floorboards to expose underlying joists.

With the decking removed, the building’s structure was exposed and made accessible for leveling and stabilization before construction begins. The process underscores the restoration team’s commitment to establishing structural integrity from the inside out.

View from below showing decking removal of Woolworth’s second floor. 

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

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