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.

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth Building

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams at the Woolworth Building

October 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Work Forms the Back Entry at the Woolworth Building

October 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

AC Units Are Lifted to the Roof of the Woolworth Building

October 3, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Window Openings Are Rebuilt at the Woolworth Building

September 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Framing Work Begins at the Woolworth Building

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

Awning Framework Is Installed at Woolworth Building

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

Front Parapet Is Completed at the Woolworth Building

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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.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

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

Electrical Removal Completed 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