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  1. Downtown Tampa is the central business district of Tampa, Florida, United States, and the chief financial district of the Tampa Bay Area. It is second only to Westshore regarding employment in the area.

  2. Downtown Tampa hit its peak during World War II. Following the war, the loss of Tampa’s streetcar system, residential expansion out into the suburbs, and the advent of the shopping center and shopping mall all led to the downfall of Tampa’s downtown.

    • Rodney Kite-Powell
  3. The modern history of Tampa, Florida, can be traced to the founding of Fort Brooke at the mouth of the Hillsborough River in today's downtown in 1824, soon after the United States had taken possession of Florida from Spain. The outpost brought a small population of civilians to the area, and the town of Tampa was first incorporated in 1855.

  4. Jul 14, 2023 · Step into a captivating journey through time as we unveil the storied tapestry of Downtown Tampas history and evolution, woven over two centuries. Nestled within Tampa’s streets are rich stories of eras come and gone, all leaving their marks and contributing to the unique place Tampa is today.

    • Rodney Kite-Powell
  5. Jan 16, 2024 · The main Tampa downtown business district has grown phenomenally since the 1960s. Major banks and an increasing number of other corporations occupy large glass, steel and concrete buildings that tower high above the bay. The Tampa Convention Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River, offers meeting facilities and features access to the Riverwalk.

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