The Brief
- One of Ybor City’s oldest cigar factory homes is set to undergo a major restoration after receiving a key “Historic Landmark” designation from Tampa city leaders.
- Liana Fuente, the great-granddaughter of the legendary Arturo Fuente, plans to transform the “Nieto-Fuente House” into a modern mixed-use space while preserving its century-old legacy.
- The building is one of the last remaining examples of “Buckeye-style” architecture, a historical design where cigars were manufactured downstairs and families lived upstairs.
TAMPA, Fla. – A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
What we know:
The Tampa City Council has officially granted “Historic Landmark” status to the structure located on North 18th Street.…