Kress, S.H., and Co. Building - Tampa, FL
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sfwife
N 27° 57.076 W 082° 27.521
17R E 356505 N 3092660
Historical building in downtown Tampa
Waymark Code: WM33HE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2008
Views: 83
The original Tampa Kress was built in 1900 at this site. It was demolished and replaced with this building in 1929. The architect was G.E. McKay. It features a suspended bronze marquee and two terra cotta façades. This Kress stands between a former Woolworth's and a former Newberry's. The block is now being converted into office, retail, and residential space that will be known as "Kress Square".
Street address:
811 N. Franklin St
Tampa, FL USA
County / Borough / Parish: Hillsborough
Year listed: 1983
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Vacant/Not In Use
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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