Jackson House Foundation Restores Historic Museum

0:00Here's more Tampa Bay news for March 1st. The Jackson House Foundation in Tampa is pushing forward with plans to restore a historic 1901 boarding house into a museum and cultural center. This 24-room landmark served African-Americans in downtown Tampa and holds national, state, and local historic designations. On the last day of Black History Month, they announced entering the pre-construction phase after years of effort. The building made headlines last August when part of it collapsed. For over a decade, the foundation has worked to save it from further decay. Now, they have locked in east and west easements to protect the site and protect its future. They also picked Jarrell McCann's architecture to handle the design work. A draft timeline is gone to state partners, marking real progress after 11 long years. Foundation chair Carolyn Collins called it a true blessing. She stressed that preserving this piece of history ensures it reaches future generations, focusing on legacy over immediate gains.

1:00With these steps secured, the project moves closer to reality. Officials expect the restoration to highlight Tampa's African-American heritage for visitors and locals alike. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in Sound, Built in Comfort, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com