The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 8, 2024 • The Telephone Building

Windows Reopen a View to the Past at the Telephone Building

Worker installs replica double-hung windows on the restored brick façade of the historic Telephone Building, surrounded by scaffolding. — Crews reinstall windows that match the original 1915 design on the upper floors of the Telephone Building.

All 34 windows on the second and third floors of the historic Telephone Building have been replaced with historically accurate double-hung units, restoring the original 1920s–1940s appearance of the façade.

The new windows eliminate transoms that were later additions, bringing the building back to its early-century character. They also comply with Florida’s hurricane code, offering durability and safety in a historically sensitive design.

The window replacement was a critical part of the larger effort to return the building to its authentic appearance.

Scaffolding surrounds the brick-clad historic Telephone Building during window restoration. — Scaffolding surrounds the Telephone Building as crews reinstall historically accurate windows across the façade.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Telephone Building.

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Vinyl Mural Installed on the Telephone Building’s East Façade

June 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Brickwork is Carefully Repaired at Telephone Building

June 9, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Duct Is Added to Quiet First-Floor AC at the Telephone Building

June 4, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Interior Window Trim Installed on First Floor of the Telephone Building

May 31, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Exterior Lighting Installation Completed at the Telephone Building

May 26, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Final Interior Paint Touch-ups Complete at Telephone Building

May 20, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Aluminum Roof Panels Complete the Awning Restoration at the Telephone Building

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Fireproofing Completed on Telephone Building First-Floor Ceiling

May 17, 2025 • The Telephone Building

Back of Telephone Building Completed with Clean Electrical Finish

May 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building

First-Floor Doors Undergoing Staining to Match Interior Trim at Telephone Building

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The Telephone 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