The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

Steel columns lined up on the second floor before installation — Crew welds steel column during second-floor framing at the Woolworth building.

At the historic Woolworth building, steel contractors began installing new structural beams on the second floor, which is a crucial step toward completing the full roof replacement. While the original first-floor steel is being reinforced, the second floor requires a full structural rebuild.

Workers align base plate for steel column on second floor. — Workers align first-floor column from the second floor of the Woolworth building.

The prefabricated steel columns and beams are being positioned across the interior footprint, setting the stage for future vertical framing and roof assembly. This work represents a foundational step in enabling the building to safely support new mechanical systems.

Worker uses level to check column placement near floor opening. — Vertical column alignment is checked with a level at an open floor penetration.

Three workers guide steel column into place by open joist bay. — Crews position a steel column on the second floor near the north wall.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth Building

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams at the Woolworth Building

October 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Work Forms the Back Entry at the Woolworth Building

October 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

AC Units Are Lifted to the Roof of the Woolworth Building

October 3, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Window Openings Are Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Framing Work Begins at the Woolworth Building

September 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Awning Framework Is Installed at Woolworth Building

September 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Front Parapet Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Copper Piping Is Installed on the Second Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed 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