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Cleveland Street Alliance is transforming yesterday’s gems into tomorrow’s jewels, right here on Clearwater’s Historic Cleveland Street. We’re not only bringing history to life, we’re building a sustainable future.
The Peoples Bank, built in 1910/1911, on the corner of Fort Harrison Avenue and Cleveland Street, will be fully restored to its original façade, including later elements added in the 1920s. These include Mediterranean Revival style architectural elements popular in this region of Florida.
SEE ALSO: Peoples Bank—Reviving a Mediterranean Revival Jewel
The Telephone Building was partially restored in 2007 to its original brick façade, which had been covered over for years with a monolithic plaster enclosure. The planned renovation of the Telephone Building will complete the restoration with a detailed preservation of the brick façade from 1923, returning details to the building, including the original style windows and overhang, and restoring openings that had previously existed.
SEE ALSO: The Telephone Building—Restoring a Clearwater Landmark
F.W. Woolworth Co. building will be renovated to pay homage to the original location of this historic chain, which opened on Cleveland Street in 1928. Clearwater had been chosen by Woolworth as the smallest city in the country to establish one of their stores based on the company founder’s confidence in the future potential growth of the city.
The Brown Brothers Building, a downtown Clearwater icon since 1924, is being restored to its original splendor, reviving its yellow brick façade and distinctive storefront. This project honors its history while blending modern upgrades, ensuring the Brown Brothers Building remains a cornerstone for future generations.
SEE ALSO: Brown Brothers—Restoring a Downtown Icon to Its Former Glory
SEE ALSO: Peoples Bank—Reviving a Mediterranean Revival Jewel
The Telephone Building was partially restored in 2007 to its original brick façade, which had been covered over for years with a monolithic plaster enclosure. The planned renovation of the Telephone Building will complete the restoration with a detailed preservation of the brick façade from 1923, returning details to the building, including the original style windows and overhang, and restoring openings that had previously existed.
Once restored, the building will have space for a restaurant at the ground floor, with outdoor seating along the side of the block. The upper two levels will be restored for creative office space with a separate entry along Garden Avenue. The original wood truss ceilings and brick interior walls will be restored on the interior spaces.
SEE ALSO: The Telephone Building—Restoring a Clearwater Landmark
F.W. Woolworth Co. building will be renovated to pay homage to the original location of this historic chain, which opened on Cleveland Street in 1928. Clearwater had been chosen by Woolworth as the smallest city in the country to establish one of their stores based on the company founder’s confidence in the future potential growth of the city.
The plans for this building include restoring the original brick façade, which has been covered with layers of paint over the years. The store’s original sign will be restored and added across the lower storefronts to mark the historical importance of this building. On the west side, a retail location will be added that will recall the architectural style of the McCrory’s Department Store, which stood adjacent to this site. The overall building will have spaces for boutique retail shops, and the west end will be suitable as a restaurant location. The building’s upper level will include a large open space that can be subdivided as creative offices.
The Brown Brothers Building, a downtown Clearwater icon since 1924, is being restored to its original splendor, reviving its yellow brick façade and distinctive storefront. The 1950s brought metal cladding that hid its charm, but a 2008 removal revealed the brick and windows, setting the stage for this meticulous restoration.
When complete, the building will feature boutique shops on the ground floor and creative office spaces above, blending its vibrant past with a modern edge. Preservation experts will perfect details like the cornice and skylights that once lit the interior, while undoing years of alterations, ensuring the Brown Brothers Building remains a cornerstone for generations to come.
SEE ALSO: Brown Brothers—Restoring a Downtown Icon to Its Former Glory
