The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

Workers lower a wooden truss. — Trusses are aligned across the roofline for decking installation.

The Woolworth building roof structure progresses as crews install wooden trusses over the steel framework. Each truss is lifted by crane from the staging area and guided into place by workers on the second floor. The process requires precision as crews carefully secure the trusses to the structure. Decking will be laid across them and finished with a waterproof membrane designed for durability and energy efficiency, marking a major step forward in restoring the landmark.

Worker positions truss with crane support. — Crew members guide a roof truss into place on the second floor.

A crane hoists a wooden truss above the Woolworth building. — A crane lifts a wooden roof truss into position at the Woolworth building.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

January 23, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Improvements Underway in Gas Light Alley Beside the Woolworth Building

January 21, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sustainable Stairwell Treading Installed at the Woolworth Building

January 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Display Case Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

January 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Baseboards Added to Interior Spaces at the Woolworth Building

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

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The Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Improvements Underway in Gas Light Alley Beside the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

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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