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.

July 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation 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 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

May 13, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Shaft Comes Down at Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Finish Carpentry Installed in Telephone Building Lobby Restoration

A Concrete Slab is Poured Around New Grease Traps at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

South Parapet Prepared for Structural Beam Installation at the Woolworth Building

Framing Removed to Prepare for Structural Reinforcement at Brown Brothers

Framework Removed at the Back of 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