The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Skylight Framing Installed on Woolworth Building Roof

Worker fastening wood framing with a nail gun. — A nail gun is used to fasten the skylight framing.

Crews completed the framing for the skylights at the Woolworth building, marking a significant step in restoration of the roof. To begin, six openings were cut into the wooden roof decking. The crew then constructed wooden frames—also known as curbs or upstands—around each opening. Installation of the skylight glass will follow once the roofing materials are in place. These raised frames are essential to ensure proper weatherproofing and energy efficiency once the skylights are installed.

Workers are cutting fresh wood for the skylight frame — Crew members cut new lumber to form skylight framing.

Raised wood curbs on the Woolworth Building roof skylight openings. — New wood frames are installed for skylights on the Woolworth building roof.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

December 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Northwest Awning Roof Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

December 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Dark Wood Wainscoting Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

December 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Indoor AC Unit Installed and Connected at the Woolworth Building

December 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entrance Trim Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

Elevator Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Southwest Awning Takes Shape at the Woolworth Building

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

First Floor Electrical Outlet Installation Completed at the Woolworth Building

November 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Work Advances with New Storefront Paint at the Woolworth Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Milestone Moment: A New Restaurant Is Coming Soon to the Historic Telephone Building

East Staircase Frame Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

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

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