The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Steel Truss Removed from Woolworth’s Second Floor to Enable Leveling

Worker uses a torch to cut into a steel beam during interior demolition at Woolworth. — Welder cuts into a steel beam on the second floor of the Woolworth building, beginning the removal process.

During demolition work on the second floor of the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, crews uncovered a concealed steel truss embedded in the floor system. This unexpected structural element was contributing to uneven flooring.

In order to proceed with leveling and restoration, the steel was carefully cut with a torch and removed, allowing carpenters to resume floor reconstruction as planned.

Worker on a lift torch cutting a steel beam on the second floor inside Woolworth. — Sparks fall to the ground as a steel beam is torch cut from the second floor.

Worker in a lift maneuvers detached steel beam during Woolworth floor demolition. — A steel beam is lowered after removal from the surrounding framework.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

March 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

March 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Coat of Concrete Stain Is Applied Inside the Woolworth Building

March 13, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Cover Plates are Installed at the Woolworth Building

March 5, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Finish Secures 277-Gallon Grease Trap at Woolworth Building

February 27, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Locksmith Work Enhances Security at the Woolworth Building

February 25, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A Window Into History Inside the Restored Woolworth Building

February 21, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Woolworth Building Goes Solar: Installation Complete

February 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Interior Painting Continues in Common Areas at the Woolworth Building

February 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panel Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

February 15, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panels Arrive at the Woolworth Building

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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

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

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Crown Molding Detailing Continues at the Woolworth Building

Second Floor Demolition Advances at 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