The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Wall Framing Advances Inside the Peoples Bank Building

Pallets of steel wall framing arriving at the Peoples Bank building. — Bundles of framing material arrive at the Peoples Bank building, ready for installation.

Crews at the historic Peoples Bank building began installing the interior metal wall framing. Bundles of framing material were delivered by flatbed truck and moved into the building for the team to set in place.

Framing pallets being wheeled inside. — Metal framing is transported into the Peoples Bank building for the framers.

Crew members bolted the top and bottom horizontal framing into position. Stud pieces were cut to size and secured vertically, creating a skeleton of the interior layout. Work is progressing on both the first and second floors, where framing is nearly complete.

Construction crew cutting wall studs. — Metal studs are cut and fitted into place during interior framing.

Workers securing metal stud framing on second floor. — A crew member installs metal stud framing on the second floor.

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

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External Electrical Systems Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

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HVAC Installation Underway at the Peoples Bank Building

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Roof Detailing and Finishing Touches Underway at Peoples Bank

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Ceiling Conduit Installation Progresses at the Peoples Bank Building

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Electrical Box Supports Installed at the Peoples Bank 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

Metal Framing Is Completed at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams 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