Overview
Ybor City is a historic district of Tampa, founded as a cigar-making town. It is a National Historic Landmark District known for its brick buildings, iron balconies and nightlife.
History
Vicente Martinez Ybor moved his cigar factory here in 1885, and Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrants built a thriving community around the factories. The Columbia Restaurant, opened in 1905, is still in business.
Today
Seventh Avenue is one of Tampa's busiest nightlife streets, with large weekend crowds and events that need venue and crowd security.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.