Citizens Bank Building (Tampa, Florida)
| Citizens Bank Building | |
|---|---|
 Citizens Bank Building in 1926 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Construction started | 1912 |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Demolished | 1979 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 12 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Francis J. Kennard |
| References | |
| [1] | |
The Citizens Bank Building was a 12-story high-rise located on the northwest corner of North Franklin Street and East Zack Street in Tampa, Florida. The building stood at 165 feet (50m), until demolished.
History
[edit]Construction
[edit]Construction started in 1912, and was designed by Francis J. Kennard.[2] The building was completed in 1913. The building initially being 10-stories tall, at a height of 145 feet (44m).[3] Construction of the building costed over $600,000.[4]
The building was the first high-rise and tallest building in the city at the time. It continued to be the tallest building in Tampa until the completion of Tampa City Hall in 1915.[5]
The building was originally constructed for Citizens Bank and Trust Company, which was established in 1895. The company and building were boasted as the "big bank" in the "big building".[4]
Early Years
[edit]In 1925, two additional floors were added, increasing the height to 165 feet (50m), 20 feet higher than before.[6]
On July 17, 1929, the Citizen’s Bank & Trust Co., which was headquartered in the building, went out of business due to the aftermath of the Florida land boom.[7]
Decline and Demolition
[edit]In 1970, the building became vacant, and was vacant until its demolition.[8] In October 1973, the building caught fire and sustained significant damage.[9] In 1979, the Citizen's Bank Building was bought and demolished to construct the TECO Plaza.[5]
Past Tenants
[edit]- Citizen's Bank & Trust Company[10]
- Dr. W. H. McCaslan[11]
- Fred J. James
- Gulf Fertilizer Company[12]
- Joseph W. Frazier[13]
- The Thomas Advertising Service[12]
- W. E. Dorchester[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Citizens Bank Building, northwest corner of Franklin and Zack streets". Old Tampa Photos. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places". Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ "Citizens American Bank Building | ClipPix ETC: Educational Photos for Students and Teachers". etc.usf.edu. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b R. J. Kaiser (October 14, 1999). Tampa The Early Years (FL). Internet Archive. Arcadia Publishing. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-7385-0225-0.
- ^ a b "Citizens Bank Building, northwest corner of Franklin and Zack streets". Old Tampa Photos Home. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Tampa Skyline from Bentley Gray Bldg 1925 - Hillsborough Co. Courthouse". tampapix.com. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ TIME (July 29, 1929). "Business & Finance: Florida's Shakedown". TIME. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ STR Germany GmbH. "Citizens Bank Building, Tampa | 128594 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Gandy, George (October 19, 1973). "Firetruck and Firefighters on Scene at Citizens Bank Building, Tampa, A". Gandy Photographs - Commercial.
- ^ "National City Bank, 304 Zack Street". Old Tampa Photos Home. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Florida Medical Association (February 1927). The Journal of the Florida Medical Association 1927-02: Vol 13 Iss 8. Internet Archive. Jacksonville, Florida: Florida Medical Association. p. 190.
- ^ a b Buckeye Nurseries (1922). Buckeye Nurseries: Price list - season 1922-23. National Agricultural Library U. S. Department of Agriculture. Tampa, Florida: Buckeye Nurseries.
- ^ "Tampa's City Council and Old City Hall" (PDF). Tampa. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ United Confederate Veterans Reunion (1927). Tampa, Florida's Greatest City: Official Souvenir Program United Confederate Veterans Reunion, April 5, 6, 7, 8, 1927. State Library and Archives of Florida.