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.

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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

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Electrical Equipment Installation in Progress at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

Original Brick Walls Are Revealed at the Brown Brothers Building

Mezzanine Trusses 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