Monday, February 6, 2023

Two centuries-old buildings in downtown Tampa have been demolished

 

Monument preservationists hoped to save the centuries-old buildings in downtown Tampa at 514 and neighboring 520 N. Tampa Streets but the Florida State Department declared 514 N. Tampa St. not a historic building and ordered it torn down.

The city of Tampa then considered enforcing the historic designation on the other side, but the owners successfully lobbied against it.

The brick buildings were demolished over the weekend. A 42-storey residential tower is to be built on the site.....MORE

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