Bracken Engineering is proud to announce its involvement in the rescue and restoration of the Historic Jackson Rooming House. The Jackson Rooming House (aka Jackson House) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in downtown Tampa.
History
Built in 1901, the Jackson House is now one of the only standing residential structures in downtown Tampa. During the time of racial segregation, the Jackson House offered boarding to African-American travelers visiting the black businesses along Central Avenue. Entertainment acts such as Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and James Brown stayed at the Jackson House, along with their supporting band members. The first room on the right of the entryway would typically accommodate the headliner and allowed around the clock access to a piano in the adjacent sitting room. Current owner, Mr. Willie Robinson Jr., recalls growing up in the 24-room boarding house filled with music, laughter, and good times.
Bracken Engineering is currently developing a set of Comprehensive Repair Plans to address the remaining repairs necessary to restore this building to its former glory and maintain its status on the National Register. The road ahead promises to be long and winding, but the experiences and memories gained will truly be worth it. Bracken Engineering is proud to be a part of another historic building restoration.
For more information on restoring your historic structure, or to learn more about historic restorations, please feel free to contact Matthew Depin, EI at: mdepin@brackenengineering.com.
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