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The Museum accurately reflects the opulence of turn-of-the-century America and the vision of American transportation pioneer, Henry B. Plant. Enter this site to learn more about the elegant lifestyle of the early Florida tourist and the exhibits and programs the Museum has to offer. Visit our online Museum Store for an excellent selection of ...
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Designated NHL. May 11, 1976 [3] The Henry B. Plant Museum (Plant Museum) is located in the south wing of Plant Hall on the University of Tampa 's campus, located at 401 West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. Plant Hall was originally built by Henry B. Plant as the Tampa Bay Hotel; a 511-room resort-style hotel that opened on February 5 ...
10 am - 5 pm. History. During the 1880’s, Henry Bradley Plant was building an empire of railroads, steamships and hotels. He wanted that empire to have a palace and that palace was the Tampa Bay Hotel. The hotel was built by Plant personally, not investors, at a cost of $2,500,000 and an additional $500,000 for furnishings.
833 reviews. #7 of 330 things to do in Tampa. History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Since 1933, the Tampa Bay Hotel has been home to the Henry B. Plant Museum and The University of Tampa. The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark.
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In 1933, The University of Tampa moved into the building, a National Historic Landmark, and the City of Tampa established the Henry B. Plant Museum on the first floor. For more information on Henry B. Plant and the Plant System, please visit our Chronology page.
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