Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Another segment of Tampa’s Jackson House collapses
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A small upper room of the Historic Jackson House at 851 E Zack St. collapsed Monday, Sept. 7, amid ongoing heated discussions about how to preserve the landmark. The deteriorating structure—disrepair since at least the 1970s—has sparked friction between the Jackson House Foundation and the city over permitting, zoning, and historic preservation requirements.
WHO: Jackson House Foundation; city officials; Accardi brothers (owners of neighboring parking lots); prominent former guests including James Brown, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald (historical context).
WHAT: A portion of the Historic Jackson House collapsed, worsening deterioration and highlighting disputes over preservation requirements.
WHEN: Sep 7, 2026
WHERE: 851 E Zack St., downtown Tampa
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the collapse occurred as preservation discussions continued amid the building’s ongoing deterioration.
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