The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Buck Installation Begins at Peoples Bank

Worker drills window buck into masonry at Peoples Bank restoration. — A crew member fastens a window buck into the masonry opening during window preparation work.

Restoration crews at the historic Peoples Bank building have begun installing window bucks, which are wooden frames inserted into masonry openings to prepare for window placement. Each buck is anchored into place with fasteners and caulked with a layer of sealant to ensure waterproofing and long-term adhesion.

Two workers install and seal window bucks on exterior of Peoples Bank. — Restoration crews install new window bucks along the building’s exterior, caulking the base with sealant for waterproofing.

This step is essential for transitioning from structural work to exterior finishing, helping restore the building’s original window configuration with historically appropriate detailing.

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

MORE BLOGS ON 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 8, 2025 • Peoples Bank

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

July 4, 2025 • Peoples Bank

A Concrete Slab is Poured Around New Grease Traps at Peoples Bank

June 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

West Wall Rebuilt at the Peoples Bank Building

June 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Structural Steel Installed at the Peoples Bank Building

June 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Grease Traps Installed at Peoples Bank Ahead of Planned Restaurant Use

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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

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

F.W. Woolworth Co.

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

Brown Brothers Interior Room Demolition Progresses Inside 619 Cleveland Street

The Former Back Entry Is Demolished 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