The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

January 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Storefront Reinstalled at the Telephone Building

Worker standing on a ladder applies finishing touches to a restored glass storefront at the Telephone Building in Clearwater, Florida, with tools and construction materials nearby. — Crews apply finishing details to the newly installed storefront glazing and framing on the south façade.

Crews recently completed installation of a custom storefront system at the historic Telephone Building. The new storefront revives key mid-century modern design features—including transom windows and glazing on the east and south façades—while meeting current building code requirements.

A total of 500 square feet of new glazing restores the visual clarity and architectural rhythm of the original design. The storefront’s thermal-insulated glass improves energy performance, and its framing is rated for hurricane-force winds.

This restoration marks a major step in returning one of Cleveland Street’s most architecturally significant buildings to its original design language.

Close-up of the new storefront doors with brass handles and horizontal frosted glass accents, highlighting the façade restoration of the Telephone Building. — New storefront glazing revives the mid-century look of the Telephone Building.

Exterior view of the restored Telephone Building featuring new storefront glazing and mid-century architecture under a modern metal awning. — Storefront reinstallation completes a major step in façade restoration.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.

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Solar Panel Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

June 19, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Vinyl Mural Installed on the Telephone Building’s East Façade

June 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Brickwork is Carefully Repaired at Telephone Building

June 9, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Duct Is Added to Quiet First-Floor AC at the Telephone Building

June 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Interior Window Trim Installed on First Floor of the Telephone Building

May 31, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Exterior Lighting Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

May 26, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Final Interior Paint Touch-ups Complete at Telephone Building

May 20, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Aluminum Roof Panels Complete the Awning Restoration at the Telephone Building

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fireproofing Completed on Telephone Building First-Floor Ceiling

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Back of Telephone Building Completed with Clean Electrical Finish

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The Telephone Building

Solar Panel Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Thousands of Pounds of Demolition Debris Are Removed from the Brown Brothers Building

Tile Removed at 629 Cleveland Street Reveals Concrete Slab Underneath

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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