The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second Floor Plumbing Rough-In Begins at Peoples Bank

Worker hangs pipe support straps on Peoples Bank’s second floor. — Plumber secures pipe support straps on the second floor.

Crews have started rough-in plumbing work on the second floor of the historic Peoples Bank. With underground plumbing already in place, the plumbing team is hanging support straps and dry-fitting new piping for the upstairs bathrooms.

This pre-fit process ensures proper alignment before any permanent connections are made. Once the layout is confirmed, the team will trim and join the copper piping to meet the building’s updated water service requirements.

Piping being cut for rough-in installation at Peoples Bank. — Close-up of copper piping being cut for rough-in connections.

Unconnected pipes are fitted to test alignment. — New plumbing pipes dry-fitted for alignment before trimming.

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

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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