Palace of Florence Apartments facts for kids
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Palace of Florence Apartments
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Palace of Florence Apartments, north end, 2006
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 Location in Florida
Location in the United States
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| Location | 45 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa, Florida |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architect | Athos Menaboni, et al. |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival |
| MPS | Mediterranean Revival Style Buildings of Davis Islands MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000969 |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1989 |
The Palace of Florence Apartments is a special historic building in Tampa, Florida, USA. It's an apartment building with 28 homes. You can find it on Davis Islands at 45 East Davis Boulevard. This building is known for its beautiful design and interesting history.
Building Design
Construction on the Palace of Florence started in 1925. Its design is called Mediterranean Revival architecture. This style mixes old ideas from the Middle Ages and classical times. It makes the building look like a grand Italian palace, or "palazzo." A cool part of the building is its tall, four-story tower with an outside staircase.
The artist Athos Menaboni designed the building. He based his design loosely on the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. That's why the building is named the Palace of Florence!
A Historic Landmark
On August 3, 1989, the Palace of Florence Apartments became a recognized historic place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S.. This list helps protect important buildings and sites.
The Palace of Florence was part of a larger group of buildings added to the list. This group was called "Mediterranean Revival Style Buildings of Davis Islands." It included 23 historic structures. These were some of the first buildings ever built on Davis Islands. They were built during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, when many people moved to Florida.
The Palace of Florence Apartments was fully restored between 2002 and 2003.
