Florida Brewing Company

Ybor City, Florida has many old buildings such as this one. While there was a time this area fell on hard times, it is seeing a resurgence. Thankfully, many of the old buildings still exist. This was the first brewing company in Florida in the late 1800's. From Wikipedia: In 1999, attorney Dale Swope and contractor Joseph Kokolakis purchased the building to restore and convert it into a law firm and office space. The restoration project received a Builders' Choice grand award in adaptive re-use.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love how the building looks against the blue sky. Excellent shot, Danette.

[Jeff in VT, USA]

I really enjoy seeing older architecture and buildings from afar and knowing character still exists:) Thanks for sharing.

[bkb in the city]

Great old building. With that huge flag there does that mean it us still in use

[Danette Thompson]

@bkbinthecity It appeared that the building is in use, but I don't know in what capacity.

[Danette Thompson]

@bkbinthecity This is what I found on Wikipedia:
In 1999, attorney Dale Swope and contractor Joseph Kokolakis purchased the building to restore and convert it into a law firm and office space. The restoration project received a Builders' Choice grand award in adaptive re-use.

[Thom Mitchell]

Very cool shot, Danette!

[Penelope Ann]

Great shapes to the windows

[bkb in the city]

@danette Thanks for the info

[Dyan Stevens]

Great shot of an old brick building. The beer lover in me was hoping it was still used as a brewery, but I'm glad such a beautiful building was restored.

[Taffy]

Such a stately building -- makes for a wonderful architectural image.

[Jennifer Ruge]

I love seeing the flag flown on buildings!