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.

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

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

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

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Brown Brothers Interior Room Demolition Progresses Inside 619 Cleveland Street

The Former Back Entry Is Demolished 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