Tarry put together this short video showing how “The Twins” project came to be.

In 2013, these 1913 Folk Victorian cottages were moved from the 900 east block of 12th Avenue, to the 900 east block of Columbus Drive. FDOT agreed to move these homes as part of the concessions they provided when I-4 was last expanded. They have always been located within the Local Ybor Historic District and are contributing structures.

To move them under the I-4 overpass, the roofs were removed, moved separately from the houses, and then put back together on-site.

The city then put the property up for bid, and we were lucky enough to win the bid!! A lot of love, money, and labor has gone into the restoration of this property, and it was and continues to be all worth it!