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City preservation staff report replica finial, repairs after lightning strike at El Centro Espanol
Summary
City historic preservation staff told the Tampa ARC that El Centro Espanol in Ybor City — a contributing building and individually recognized landmark — suffered lightning damage to a rooftop finial; the damaged element was removed with a crane and a replica cast-stone sphere is being fabricated while masonry repairs continue.
Historic preservation staff updated the Architectural Review Commission on Dec. 1 about recent damage and repairs to El Centro Espanol, a historically significant building at 1532 East 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Elaine Lund said El Centro Espanol is individually recognized as a national historic landmark and contributes to both the local and national…
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