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Panorama of Tampa File 092-272-907
Tampa, FL city
structure #872791959building

Hotel Thomas Jefferson

demolished 33.5 m 10 floors 1925

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Building Mass Height33.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height33.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors10 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1925
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status demolished
Architectural Stylespanish revival
Address117 Franklin Street
Smart Address307 East Washington Street
CityTampa, FL
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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  1. Photo 857-772-427
    Photo 857-772-427
    United States Public Domain
  2. Photo 110-914-427
    Photo 110-914-427
    Tampa Chamber of Commerce
  3. Photo 082-808-812
    Photo 082-808-812
    Burgert Brothers/ Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
  4. Photo 639-407-132
    Photo 639-407-132
    Burgert Brothers/ Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
  5. Photo 682-924-648
    Photo 682-924-648
    Burgert Brothers/ Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
  6. Photo 714-669-332
    Photo 714-669-332
    Burgert Brothers/ Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System

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