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A Testament

The Tampa Factory

Photo Taken Circa 1926
Photo Taken 1996
Photo Taken 2019*

This structure, built in 1885, is the only remaining wood framed cigar factory in Ybor City.  It was initially occupied by Robert Monne & Bros Co. from 1888 to 1892.  Over the years it was home for several cigar manufacturers and cigar related businesses.  Marcelino Perez & Company occupied it from 1926 until 1941.  In 2018 it was completely renovated and is now used as an apartment complex.

* “Casa Oliva”, by Steven Martin, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Sons of the Founder

William R. Perez, Sr.
Marcelino P. Perez
Jose P. Perez
Manuel L. Perez

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