The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

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.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

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

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Clock Mounting Brackets Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

Interior Cleanup of Brown Brothers Demolition Debris Progresses

Former Kitchen Hood and Ductwork Removed at 635 Cleveland Street

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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