FL S0632

Recognizes Tampa Theatre as a treasured Florida landmark for its contributions to the arts and historical significance

Tampa Theatre was constructed in 1926 as a movie palace and opened on October 15, 1926, with a sold-out audience that included Governor John W. Martin

Designed by architect John Eberson in the "atmospheric" style, featuring old world ornamentation, statuary, wrought iron accents, tapestries, gargoyles, and a star-filled night sky ceiling

The theatre was rescued from closure in 1976 by residents and supporters, later becoming a nonprofit film and cultural center that contributed to downtown Tampa's economic revitalization

Currently welcomes more than 140,000 visitors annually and has received international acclaim as one of the most beautiful and important historic movie theaters in the world