Tampa Preservation, Inc.

Ybor City Museum Presents Buildings Alive!

TampaPres — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:16:31 +0000

Hop on the Jolly Trolley or put on your walking shoes for the Buildings Alive! Architecture Hop on Thursday, March 1, 5-9 p.m., presented by the Ybor City Museum Society. Enjoy food and beverages as you tour some of Ybor City’s most beautifully restored historic buildings, each with its own architectural style and unique story. Join the fun by participating in a scavenger hunt with prizes. Free parking . . . → Read More: Ybor City Museum Presents Buildings Alive!

Preservation Roundtable – February 2012

TampaPres — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:10:39 +0000

The Preservation Roundtable will meet on Wednesday, February 1st at 9:00 am at Tampa Union Station, 2nd floor conference room. Anyone interested in historic preservation issues in Hillsborough County is invited to attend. For more information, call the Tampa Preservation, Inc. office.

2012 TPI Preservation Awards Applications

TampaPres — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:52:35 +0000

Tampa Preservation, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Preservation Awards. Projects can be nominated in the following categories: RESTORATION/REHABILITATION Residential buildings built before 1962 Commercial buildings built before 1962 Structures: bridges, monuments, sculptures, etc. before 1962 The guidelines for the awards include consideration of sensitivity to the historic integrity of the site following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Rehabilitation. Preference is given to exterior . . . → Read More: 2012 TPI Preservation Awards Applications

Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Committee Forming

TampaPres — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:19:51 +0000

In December 2011, the County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted the “Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Program” to promote historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related economic development within Hillsborough County (both incorporated and unincorporated areas). Available grant funds will be awarded to selected applicants on a minimum of 1:1 matching basis, not to exceed an award of more than of $250,000 per applicant, per project in any county budget . . . → Read More: Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Committee Forming

Request to Demolish the Belleview Biltmore Hotel Submitted

TampaPres — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:17:28 +0000

Residents of the Town of Belleair are seeking help against the request to demolish the grand wood-framed 4-1/2 story hotel built for Henry Plant in 1896. Current owners want to demolish the hotel and guest cottages and build condominiums on the site. You can support area residents in their efforts to preserve this unique part of Florida’s history by attending the Tuesday January 17, 2011 Belleair Town Meeting at . . . → Read More: Request to Demolish the Belleview Biltmore Hotel Submitted

2012 Florida Trust Most Endangered Applications

TampaPres — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:20:21 +0000

Know of a historic resource that we are in danger of losing through development pressure, demolition by neglect, or other means? Nominate it to the 2012 Florida Most Endangered list to help raise public awareness and hopefully save the resource. All applications are accepted online only. The deadline for the Program Nominations is February 29, 2012. Tampa’s unprotected cigar factories have made past . . . → Read More: 2012 Florida Trust Most Endangered Applications

Promote Florida Heritage Tourism

TampaPres — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:23:56 +0000

This year the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is partnering with VISIT FLORIDA, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the Florida Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Florida Association of Museums for Florida Tourism Day. As you may know, the purpose of Florida Tourism Day is to educate the legislature, media and Floridians about the importance of Florida’s . . . → Read More: Promote Florida Heritage Tourism

Henry B. Plant Museum’s Victorian Christmas Stroll

TampaPres — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:14:27 +0000

There is no time of the year that delights us more than Christmas. We trim the tree with ornaments that hold memories, hide gift-wrapped packages under the bed and plan a glorious feast with well-worn recipes. These rituals usher in the season of joy. Experience the warmth and charm of an old-time holiday at Henry B. Plant Museum’s 30th annual Victorian Christmas Stroll from December 1st to 23rd, 2011, . . . → Read More: Henry B. Plant Museum’s Victorian Christmas Stroll