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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Window Installation Preparation Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

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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