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The Jackson House in Tampa suffered another partial collapse, just months after city council approved a million-dollar grant for restoration — a move that’s now under fire as officials grapple with delays, contractor woes, and the building’s fragile state. Once a vital refuge for Black travelers during Jim Crow, including legends like James Brown and Ella Fitzgerald, this historic boarding house (operating since 1901) is now facing renewed uncertainty. Some officials urge careful dismantling to salvage what can be saved, while others push for city intervention — but the foundation remains silent on next steps. This isn’t the first time the structure has fallen apart; last summer’s collapse was just the latest chapter in a long saga of neglect and stalled preservation.

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