The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

September 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

Crews resetting the brick and motar. — Crews reset original bricks into the Woolworth Building parapet.

Crews at the Woolworth Building are reconstructing the front parapet structure using the original bricks. Each brick has been cleaned of its old mortar, allowing for a precise and historically accurate rebuild.

Crew lay bricks on the parapet. — The parapet is lowered to match historic proportions.

The parapet is being reconstructed about eighteen inches shorter to align with the building’s original 1928 design.

Fresh mortar is poured for usage. — Fresh mortar is applied for precise brick placement.

Mortar from Cathedral Stone is being used. This mortar is specifically formulated for the restoration of mortar joints and performs well where previous methods and materials have failed. It reinforces and enhances the durability and authenticity of the masonry work without creating future structural strain.

Crew member fills in the bricks with new mortar. — Cleaned original bricks are set in place with mortar.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

October 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Drywall Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

October 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Denim Insulation Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Wall Framing Completed at the Woolworth Building

October 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Ductwork Is Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth Building

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams at the Woolworth Building

October 6, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Concrete Work Forms the Back Entry at the Woolworth Building

October 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

AC Units Are Lifted to the Roof of the Woolworth 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

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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