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.

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

August 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Wall Layout Started at Peoples Bank

August 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Copper Plumbing is Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

August 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second Floor Plumbing Rough-In Begins at Peoples Bank

August 3, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Decking Is Fully Replaced at the Peoples Bank Building

July 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Fresh Concrete Trenches Are Leveled for the Peoples Bank Building Ground Floor

July 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Concrete Trench Prepping Underway at Peoples Bank

July 21, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Scaffolding Comes Down at Peoples Bank, Revealing the Building’s Historic Face Once More

July 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Decking Repaired at the Peoples Bank Building

July 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Buck Installation Begins at Peoples Bank

July 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Exterior Walls at the Peoples Bank Building Are Prepared for New Stucco Application

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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

Wall Framing Advances Inside the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

North Side Interior Walls Are Removed at the Brown Brothers Building

Interior Brick Removed 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