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.

December 5, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

December 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Dark Wood Wainscoting Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

December 2, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Indoor AC Unit Installed and Connected at the Woolworth Building

December 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Southwest Entrance Trim Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Southwest Awning Takes Shape at the Woolworth Building

November 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Electrical Outlet Installation Completed at the Woolworth Building

November 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Work Advances with New Storefront Paint at the Woolworth Building

November 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Interior Trim Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Rooftop AC Drainage Line Installed at the Woolworth Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

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

East Staircase Frame Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Upstairs Flooring Installation Underway 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