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.

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

July 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shoring Removed to Clear the Way for Structural Renovation at the Woolworth Building

June 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Construction Begins at the Woolworth Building

June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Truss Removed from Woolworth’s Second Floor to Enable Leveling

June 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Framing Installed for a New Storefront at the Woolworth Building

June 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Poured for Elevator Pit Foundation at the Woolworth Building

June 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Crews Level and Begin Rebuild of Second Floor at Woolworth Building

June 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Decking is Removed at the Woolworth Building

May 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

East Stairwell Shaft Rebuild Begins at the Woolworth Building

May 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Steel Vault is Removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

Interior Ducting Removed at the Brown Brothers Building Ahead of HVAC Upgrade

Ceramic Tile Flooring 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