The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

A crew member on a lift taking off pieces of the wall. — Crew members remove unstable parapet masonry from the south wall.

At the historic F.W. Woolworth Building, restoration crews have completed the careful removal of a compromised section of the south parapet wall. This demolition marks a crucial early step in stabilizing the building’s upper façade and preparing for the next phase of structural work.

The removed section extended down to the tops of the existing window openings, ensuring masons have a stable foundation from which to rebuild. This allows the team to align the new work with the building’s original proportions while creating room to install a new, structural concrete beam.

Crew members taking off a parapet piece — Crew members remove each piece of the parapet before moving on to the next section.

Exposed brick and block layers during Woolworth wall demolition process. — A clear view of the parapet wall, revealing historic structural layers.

The structural beam will strengthen the parapet, support future masonry and help ensure long-term durability. Once installed, it will tie the wall together structurally, allowing for safe and accurate reconstruction.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins 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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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