August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

Jagged storefront shows missing bricks removed.
Partial brick removals form a jigsaw edge.

Crews at the Woolworth building are engaged in a careful process of storefront brick modification. Using a small handheld saw, crew members are selectively cutting out individual bricks to make way for updated masonry sections.

Brick cutter traces lines on the Woolworth façade.
Worker guides the saw along original mortar joints.

The pattern of removals creates a jigsaw-like effect, leaving behind intentionally spaced voids that will soon be filled with historically accurate bricks. This method ensures that replacement units match the dimensions and alignment of the originals, allowing them to blend into the façade with minimal visual disruption. It is an essential step in returning the storefront to its historic proportions and appearance.

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