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.

August 30, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Parapet Bricks Are Removed for Reuse at the Woolworth Building

August 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

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The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Clock Mounting Brackets Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Parapet Bricks Are Reset at the Woolworth Building

Interior Cleanup of Brown Brothers Demolition Debris Progresses

Former Kitchen Hood and Ductwork Removed 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