Demolition of Tampa flour mill marks end of an era
July 23, 2022 - The Ardent Mills flour mill, whose silos stood as a reminder of Tampa’s industrial history, is finally making way for more urban development. Built in 1938, the plant has stood as a physical barrier between the city’s business district and downtown neighborhoods in recent years. The mill's dismantling completes the evolution of the area into a more walkable and connected urban environment. Water Street developer Strategic Property Partners purchased the remaining three acres of the site in 2018, and the company plans to preserve some of the original silos through future developments. The 82-year-old plant relocated to Port Redwing near Apollo Beach earlier this year. Tampa business and city leaders held a ceremony to mark the end of an era Friday morning.