Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection

Interviewee

Dennis Fernandez

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Interviewer

Andy Huse, Jill Witecki

Publication Date

Summer 2024

Date

2024-02-20

Abstract

Dennis Fernandez, Architecture Review and Historic Preservation Manager for the City of Tampa, discusses his work and the significance of Tampa Theatre. Fernandez illustrates the theater's historical evolution, emphasizing its architectural features, cultural value, and impact on the community. Throughout the interview, he underscores the importance of preserving historic buildings in Tampa, addressing the challenges of balancing preservation with development needs. Fernandez also highlights the necessity of community support and collaborative efforts to ensure the success of preservation initiatives.

Keywords

Tampa Theatre, historic theaters, historic theater preservation, architects and community, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (United States), National Register of Historic Places, John Eberson (1875-1964)

Extent

00:57:57; 18-page transcript

Subject: geographic

Florida; Tampa (Fla.), Ybor City (Fla.)

Language

English

Media Type

Oral history

Format

Digital only

Identifier

tampa-theatre-ohp-fernandez-dennis

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