West Tampa was first incorporated as a city in 1895 and once ranked as the fifth largest city in Florida. It has all the amenities of small town Florida, set within a unique, urban landscape.
Historic commercial buildings abound and there is a wealth of traditional housing In Old West Tampa. Homes, cigar factories, social clubs, and neighborhood stores fit hand-in-glove, reflecting the days when people walked or took a trolley instead of a car.
Today 400 million dollars worth of new offices, shops, restaurants, and homes are in the works. Young professionals, families, and empty nesters are discovering the value, convenience, and tradition of the West Tampa National Historic District.