The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 2, 2024 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stripped to the Core: Woolworth’s Interior Demolition

Construction worker in protective gear peels away ceiling and wall layers during interior demolition at Woolworth building. — A crew member removes the final layers of wall and ceiling during Woolworth’s full interior demolition.

Crews did a full interior demolition at the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building on Cleveland Street. All partitions, drop ceilings, finishes and nonoriginal infrastructure were removed, exposing the original structural framework.

This blank slate offered a rare opportunity to rebuild with fidelity to the building’s historic form. Preservationists and engineers are now using the newly revealed conditions to guide design decisions for the next phase of restoration.

Worker in a hard hat stands on a ladder amid the partially demolished interior of the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building, with exposed metal studs, wires, and structural elements visible. Scaffolding, tools, and construction materials fill the space, showcasing the progress of the demolition work. — Crews carry out the comprehensive interior demolition of the historic F.W. Woolworth Co. building, carefully stripping it down to its structural framework to prepare for a faithful restoration that honors its original design.

With every layer removed, the Woolworth building moves closer to its original character. Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

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The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

July 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Underway for New Storefront Soffits at the Woolworth Building

July 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Steel Beam Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

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

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Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

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The Former Back Entry Is Demolished 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