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Historic Tampa Bay Hotel, a Landmark of Early Florida Innovation, Celebrates Its Architectural Legacy.
Originally designed by architect J.A. Wood and commissioned by railroad magnate Henry Plant, the Tampa Bay Hotel opened its doors as a grand resort with 511 rooms. The expansive structure,covering over 6 acres and stretching a quarter-mile in length,was a pioneering feat of engineering and