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 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

December 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

One-of-a-Kind Elevator Directory Installed in the Woolworth Lobby

December 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Ceiling Work Brings New Definition to the Woolworth Building Interior

December 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Prepared for Final Paint Finish at the Woolworth Building

December 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Windows Are Seamlessly Reintegrated into the Creative Office Space at the Woolworth Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Woodwork Detailing Begins at the Woolworth Building

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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