The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Structural Steel Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

View of worker cutting steel beam with sparks under wood framing. — Sparks fly as a steel beam is cut to fit under existing ceiling joists.

A major step forward was achieved in restoring the historic Peoples Bank building. Crews completed installing structural steel throughout the interior, placing steel columns and beams to reinforce the original framework. The steel also supports long-term stability while allowing the building to meet modern standards.

Worker kneeling and welding near base of wooden framing. — Welding continues near the base of a column to anchor interior steel supports.

Worker welding steel beam into block wall at Peoples Bank. — Welder installs structural steel beam into concrete support.

Engineered to integrate with the existing structure, the new steel elements were fabricated off-site and delivered to the property, following detailed drawings issued by the structural team. This careful sequence, from design through fabrication to installation, ensures that every beam contributes directly to the future longevity of the century-old landmark.

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

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

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

One-of-a-Kind Elevator Directory Installed in the Woolworth Lobby

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

Electrical Removal Completed 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