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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.

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