The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings Are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

Crew member installing window bucks. — Crew members install wooden window bucks to all the window openings at the Woolworth building.

At the Woolworth building, crews are preparing each window opening for installation. As part of this, they first install wooden window bucks in each opening. To ensure the bucks sit evenly, crews shave down and level the brick. Once the bucks are in place, a waterproofing primer is applied to form a protective moisture barrier. This step ensures that once the windows are installed, the building’s envelope remains durable and weather-tight for years to come.

Closeup of bricks being leveled. — Power tools are used to create a level surface for the window bucks.

Crew member priming the window opening. — Crew members apply waterproofing primer to the window openings.

Worker primes window opening with waterproofing paint. — The primer is applied on the window bucks and bricks.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

January 15, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Entryway Takes Shape with Concrete Finishing at the Woolworth Building

January 11, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Interior Takes on an Authentic 1930s Look at the Woolworth Building

January 9, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Interior Paint Coat Brings the Woolworth Building Closer to Completion

January 7, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Vintage Photo Installed in the Lobby of the Woolworth Building

January 5, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Woodwork Detailing Begins at the Woolworth Building

January 2, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Mudding Brings Smooth, Polished Finishes to the Restored Woolworth Building’s Interior

December 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brass Drinking Fountains Installed at the Woolworth Building

December 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

1930s-Style Bathroom Doors and Hardware Installed Inside the Woolworth Building

December 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Vintage Woolworth Photography Featured in the Restored Interior

December 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Period-Inspired Gooseneck Lighting Installed at the Woolworth Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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