The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

February 7, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Tile Layout Takes Shape at the Peoples Bank Building

Dry-fitting ceramic tiles on second floor. — Crews dry-fit ceramic tiles on the second floor to confirm layout and spacing.

Tile work moves forward on the second floor of the Peoples Bank Building as crews begin dry-fitting ceramic floor tiles ahead of installation. This step allows the team to carefully lay out each tile and confirm spacing and alignment before anything is permanently set in place. By testing the layout first, crews ensure the finished floor matches the restoration plans and maintains a clean, consistent appearance throughout the space. Following dry-fitting, the tiles are secured with a cement-based adhesive for a durable finish.

A leveling laser is used to confirm accurate tile placement. — A leveling laser confirms accurate tile placement.

Aligning tile placement during dry-fit. — Dry-fitting ensures the tile layout aligns with restoration plans.

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

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

March 23, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Mosaic Tile Frieze Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

March 22, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Brass Cladding Installation Begins on East Entrance of Peoples Bank Building

March 21, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Overhead HVAC Support System is Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

March 20, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Historic Signage Installation Begins on the Peoples Bank Building Façade

March 18, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Decorative Tile Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank East Entrance on Fort Harrison Avenue

March 16, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Rooftop Solar System Is Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

March 14, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Panels Are Installed with Precision on the Peoples Bank Façade

March 12, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Roof Eave Framework Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

March 10, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Decorative Tile Installation Begins Beneath Peoples Bank Windows

March 8, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Wood Framing Installed Along East Wall of Peoples Bank

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Mosaic Tile Frieze Installation Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Interior Cleanup Prepares the Brown Brothers Building for Restoration

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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