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Historic First Federal Savings & Loan building highlighted as local landmark and National Register property
Summary
City historic preservation staff presented the First Federal Savings and Loan building at 220 Madison as this month—s "Preservation in Progress," noting its designation as a local landmark and listing on the National Register and describing preservation work on exterior materials and interior review procedures.
City of Tampa historic preservation staff presented the First Federal Savings & Loan building at 220 Madison as the Architectural Review Commission—s Preservation in Progress segment on Feb. 10, describing the building—s architectural significance, recent rehabilitation work and review process for the interior and exterior.
Ron Veil and staff said the midcentury modern building, identified as an example of the International style, became a local landmark in February 2018 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places the same month. Staff said the building met local landmark criteria for economic development and architectural significance and showed photographs and Sanborn-map context to illustrate the property—s historic setting.
Staff described the review sequence for rehabilitation projects: a pre-rehabilitation review (part 1) in which the applicant presents proposed direction and receives input; and a post-rehabilitation review to confirm the completed work complies with prior guidance, after which city council provides final approval. Preservation staff noted that distinctive exterior features — granite, marble, expansive original glazing, repointed brick and preserved Carrara tile — were retained or repaired, original windows were repaired rather than replaced, film applied to glazing had been removed, and interior corridors and volumes were treated to respect historic character.
Dennis Fernandez, Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Manager, introduced the segment and noted staff distributed the monthly "Bricks & Mortar" newsletter that features local preservation projects. The presentation was an informational briefing to illustrate good rehabilitation practice and did not require a formal ARC vote.
