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.

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

November 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Interior Trim Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Rooftop AC Drainage Line Installed at the Woolworth 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