The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Openings Prepped at the Woolworth Building

Worker rolling grey waterproofing around storefront frame. — Crews apply liquid-applied waterproofing around the Woolworth building’s storefront opening.

Crews at the Woolworth building are preparing the storefront openings for installation using a fluid-applied flashing—a gray, primer-like waterproof coating applied before installation. Using roller brushes, crews coat the full perimeter of each opening to create a seamless, watertight and airtight barrier. This step ensures lasting protection against moisture intrusion and safeguards the restored structure from future weathering.

Worker applying waterproof coating with roller brush. — Crews ensure the storefront openings are waterproofed before installation.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

December 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

December 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Northwest Awning Roof Installed at the Woolworth Building

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Milestone Moment: A New Restaurant Is Coming Soon to the Historic Telephone Building

East Staircase Frame Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Doors Delivered for the Woolworth Building

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

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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