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Did you know that Tampa, Florida, is home to many amazing old buildings and places? These special spots are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special list kept by the United States government to protect important historical sites. When a place is on this list, it means it's really important to the history of the country, state, or local area.

In Tampa, there are 78 places and areas on this list! Three of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. There were a couple more places on the list once, but they have since been removed. Other historic places in Hillsborough County, Florida (outside of Tampa) are listed separately.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are worth saving. These places can be buildings, structures, objects, sites, or even whole neighborhoods. They are chosen because they have a special connection to history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

When a place is added to this list, it helps protect it. It also makes people more aware of its importance. This encourages communities to take care of their historic treasures for future generations. It's a way to remember and learn from the past.

Cool Historic Buildings in Tampa

Tampa has many interesting buildings that tell stories about its past. Let's look at a few examples of the types of places you can find on the National Register.

Historic Homes and Mansions

Many beautiful old houses in Tampa are on the list. These homes show us how people lived long ago and what kind of architecture was popular.

  • The Anderson-Frank House in Hyde Park, Tampa was built a long time ago. It was added to the list in 1982.
  • The William E. Curtis House is another historic home. It was listed in 1987.
  • The Isaac Gardner, Sr., House and the George Guida, Sr. House are also important historic homes in Tampa.
  • The Hutchinson House is a lovely old home in Hyde Park, listed in 1977.
  • The Leiman House is another historic home in Hyde Park, added to the list in 1974.
  • The Captain William Parker Jackson House in Old Seminole Heights was listed in 2011.
  • The Horace T. Robles House is another historic home in Old Seminole Heights, listed in 2006.
  • The Stovall House on Bayshore Boulevard was added to the list in 1974.
  • The T. C. Taliaferro House in Hyde Park is another historic home, listed in 1974.
  • The Tampania House in Oakford Park was listed in 1985.

Community and Social Clubs

Tampa has a rich history of different cultures coming together. Many social clubs built by immigrant communities are now historic landmarks. These clubs were places where people from the same country could gather, help each other, and celebrate their heritage.

  • The Centro Asturiano de Tampa was built by people from Asturias, Spain. It's a grand building that was listed in 1974.
  • The Circulo Cubano de Tampa was a club for Cuban immigrants. It's in Ybor City and was listed in 1972.
  • El Centro Español de Tampa is another important Spanish club in Ybor City. It's so important that it's a National Historic Landmark! It was listed in 1988.
  • There's also El Centro Espanol of West Tampa, a similar club in West Tampa, listed in 1974.

Downtown Landmarks

Downtown Tampa has many historic buildings that were important for business and government.

  • The Federal Building, U.S. Courthouse, Downtown Postal Station is a big building that served as a courthouse and post office. It was listed in 1974.
  • The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tampa building is also a historic spot, added in 2018.
  • The Floridan Palace Hotel is a very tall and fancy old hotel in Downtown Tampa, listed in 1996.
  • The Jackson Rooming House was listed in 2007.
  • The S. H. Kress and Co. Building was a popular department store. It's a historic building in Downtown Tampa, listed in 1983.
  • The Masonic Temple No. 25 is a historic building for a fraternal organization, listed in 1986.
  • The Old Union Depot Hotel was a hotel near the train station, listed in 2000.
  • The St. Andrews Episcopal Church is a beautiful old church in Downtown Tampa, listed in 2009.
  • The Tampa Bay Hotel is now part of the University of Tampa. It's a famous landmark and a National Historic Landmark! It was listed in 1972.
  • The Tampa City Hall is where the city government works. This historic building was listed in 1974.
  • The Tampa Theatre and Office Building is a stunning old movie palace. It was listed in 1978.
  • The Union Railroad Station is the historic train station in Tampa, listed in 1974.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, it's not just one building that's historic, but a whole area! These are called historic districts. They help protect the unique look and feel of a neighborhood.

  • The Hampton Terrace Historic District in Old Seminole Heights was listed in 1999.
  • The Hyde Park Historic Districts cover a large area of historic homes in Hyde Park, listed in 1985.
  • The North Franklin Street Historic District in Downtown Tampa was listed in 2002.
  • The Oaklawn and St. Louis Cemeteries Historic District was listed in 2017.
  • The Palmetto Beach Historic District was listed in 2012.
  • The Seminole Heights Residential District was listed in 1993.
  • The Tampa Heights Historic District was listed in 1995.
  • The Upper North Franklin Street Commercial District in Tampa Heights was listed in 2010.
  • The West Tampa Historic District was listed in 1983.
  • The Ybor City Historic District is a very famous historic area in Tampa. It's a National Historic Landmark District, listed in 1974.

Other Interesting Places

Tampa's historic list includes many different types of places, showing its varied past.

  • The Bay Isle Commercial Building and several "House at..." listings on Davis Islands are part of a group of buildings known for their Mediterranean Revival style.
  • The Fort Homer W. Hesterly National Guard Armory in West Tampa was listed in 2013.
  • The Bro Bowl (also known as Perry Harvey Sr. Park Skateboard Bowl) was a unique historic skateboard park, listed in 2013. It has since been removed.
  • The St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church (also known as Episcopal House of Prayer) in Tampa Heights was listed in 1991.
  • The Lafayette Street Bridge (now known as the Kennedy Boulevard Drawbridge) over the Hillsborough River is a historic bridge, listed in 2018.
  • The LeClaire Apartments in Palma Ceia were listed in 1988.
  • The Meacham Elementary School was a historic school for Black students, listed in 2005. The building was later taken down.
  • The Michigan Avenue Bridge (now called the Columbus Drive Swing Span Bridge) over the Hillsborough River was listed in 2017.
  • The Old Hillsborough County High School in Tampa Heights was listed in 2007.
  • The Old People's Home in V.M. Ybor was listed in 2000.
  • The Old School House on the University of Tampa campus was listed in 1974.
  • The Old Tampa Children's Home in Tampa Heights was listed in 1999.
  • The Old Tampa Free Public Library in Tampa Heights was listed in 1991.
  • The Original Rogers Park Golf Course Site was listed in 2014.
  • The Palace of Florence Apartments and the Palmerin Hotel on Davis Islands are also historic buildings.
  • The Roosevelt Elementary School in Palma Ceia was listed in 2006.
  • The Spanish Apartments on Davis Islands were listed in 1989.
  • The SS AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory ship) is a historic ship docked in the Channel District, listed in 2002.
  • The Ybor Factory Building in Ybor City was listed in 1972.

These historic places help us understand Tampa's past and how it grew into the city it is today!

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    Anderson-Frank House

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    Bay Isle Commercial Building

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    Centro Asturiano de Tampa

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    Circulo Cubano de Tampa

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    William E. Curtis House

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    El Centro Español de Tampa

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    El Centro Espanol of West Tampa

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    El Pasaje

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    St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church

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    United States Courthouse Building and Downtown Postal Station

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    First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tampa

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    Floridan Palace Hotel

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    Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory

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    Isaac Gardner, Sr., House

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    George Guida, Sr. House

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    Hampton Terrace Historic District

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    Bro Bowl at Perry Harvey Sr. Park

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    House at 36 Aegean Avenue

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    House at 36 Columbia Drive

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    House at 53 Aegean Avenue

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    House at 59 Aegean Avenue

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    House at 84 Adalia Avenue

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    House at 97 Adriatic Avenue

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    House at 100 West Davis Boulevard

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    House at 116 West Davis Boulevard

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    House at 124 Baltic Circle

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    House at 125 Baltic Circle

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    House at 131 West Davis Boulevard

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    House at 132 Baltic Circle

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    House at 161 Bosporous Avenue

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    House at 190 Bosporous Avenue

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    House at 200 Corsica Avenue

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    House at 202 Blanca Avenue

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    House at 220 Blanca Avenue

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    House at 301 Caspian Street

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    House at 418 Blanca Avenue

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    Hutchinson House

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    Hyde Park Historic Districts

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    Captain William Parker Jackson House

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    Jackson Rooming House

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    Johnson-Wolff House

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    S. H. Kress and Co. Building

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    Lafayette Street Bridge

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    LeClaire Apartments

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    Leiman House

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    Masonic Temple No. 25

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    Meacham Elementary School

  • Columbus Drive Swing Span Bridge from North Riverside Drive

    Michigan Avenue Bridge

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    North Franklin Street Historic District

  • Oaklawn cemetery

    Oaklawn and St. Louis Cemeteries Historic District

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    Old Hillsborough County High School

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    Old People's Home

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    Old School House

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    Old Tampa Children's Home

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    Old Tampa Free Public Library

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    Old Union Depot Hotel

  • 18th Green and Hole

    Original Rogers Park Golf Course Site

  • Palace of Florence, Tampa, Florida

    Palace of Florence Apartments

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    Palmerin Hotel

  • Corina Building 202 S. 22nd St

    Palmetto Beach Historic District

  • Horace T. Robles House

    Horace T. Robles House

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    Roosevelt Elementary School

  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tampa

    St. Andrews Episcopal Church

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    Seminole Heights Residential District

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    Spanish Apartments

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    SS American Victory

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    Stovall House

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    T. C. Taliaferro House

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    Tampa Bay Hotel

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    Tampa City Hall

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    Tampa Heights Historic District

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    Tampa Theatre

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    Tampania House

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    Union Station

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    Upper North Franklin Street Commercial District

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    West Tampa Historic District

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    Ybor City Historic District

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    Ybor Factory Building

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    Hayden Estate Building

  • Levick House

    Levick House

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