TAMPA, Fla. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a portion of the historic Jackson House collapsed just days after a resolution was approved to preserve the landmark. The Jackson House, located on East Zack Street, has been a symbol of African American heritage in Tampa for more than 100 years. The unexpected collapse now casts a shadow over efforts to restore this iconic structure, and ignites a fresh wave of urgency and public interest in its preservation.
A Century-Old Landmark Crumbles
Built in 1901, the Jackson House served as Tampa’s only boarding house for African Americans during segregation. As one of the few remaining physical remnants of that era, it offered shelter to notable figures including entertainers, civil rights leaders, and migrant workers. The building has stood as a silent witness to the passage of time and the struggle for racial equality, even though it has been closed to the public since 1989.
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