The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Structural Beams Are Framed Inside the Peoples Bank Building

Workers securing framing studs to a beam. — Crews install framing around the structural beams at the Peoples Bank building.

Crews at the Peoples Bank building are installing metal framing around the building’s structural beams. This process involves attaching bracing to the wall studs to strengthen the wall system, ensuring both stability and alignment as restoration progresses.

Crew member cutting the framing to size. — Crews custom-cut the framing to cover the structural beams.

Metal bracing is attached to a framed beam. — Bracing is added to reinforce the framed walls.

Once completed, the framed beams will be covered with wall finishes to integrate seamlessly with the building’s overall design. The work provides necessary support for upcoming finishes and marks a visible step in bringing new form and function to the historic structure.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank building.

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Copper Piping Is Installed on the Second Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

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Door Frame Bucks Installed at the Peoples Bank building

October 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Electrical Wiring Installed to Prepare Electrical Routes at the Peoples Bank Building

October 4, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Metal Framing Is Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

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Rooftop HVAC Upgrades in Progress at the Peoples Bank Building

October 1, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Entry Constructed at the Peoples Bank Building

September 28, 2025 • Peoples Bank

External Electrical Systems Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

September 26, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second Floor HVAC Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Window Openings Prepared for Installation at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Drywall Installation Begins at 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