Stovall House, Neoclassical residence in Tampa, US
The Stovall House is a neoclassical villa on Bayshore Boulevard featuring symmetrical facades, slender columns, and ornamental moldings throughout. Inside, five guest rooms, dining spaces, and meeting halls are arranged around a central entrance hall.
The house was built in 1909 and gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places as one of Tampa's earliest examples of neoclassical design. Its construction reflected the city's prosperity during the early 20th century.
The house functions as a private social club where members gather for lectures, exhibitions, and social events throughout the year. Visitors can observe how the interior spaces are actively used for community programming and formal gatherings.
Access is typically by membership or prior arrangement only, since the building operates as a private club. Visitors should contact ahead and dress appropriately for social events.
The grounds include a working greenhouse and several private meeting rooms that visitors often overlook on first glance. These spaces were preserved while maintaining the building's historical character.
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