Last week Historic Preservation Week was celebrated in Sarasota at the Sarasota Waterworks building. A large group of preservationists toured the building, sipped some wine and heard about Sarasota’s latest efforts to preserve the best of our past.
This wonderful building has been purchased by Frank Howell (Frank Howell Construction). It has been transformed into a space that is ready to receive a new occupant yet retains its historical significance. The restoration of the building was accomplished according to the Secretary of Interior's Standards of rehabilitation. Howell’s other historic restoration projects include Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach, Key West's Casa Marina Hotel, and the old Train Depot in Venice. Obviously they know what they are doing and they do it well!
The Sarasota Waterworks was built in 1925 and is registered on the National Historic Registry. Back in 1909 Sarasota’s water needs were served by an artesian well with a set of water lines. A devastating fire in the late teens resulted in the community deciding that a "real" water system was required. A referendum was unanimously passed to fund a construct the Sarasota Waterworks. The Sarasota Waterworks thus came into being and it was here that the pumps and a distribution systems were installed to serve the growing needs of our community.
Today, the old pumps and water lines have long been replaced by modern systems at a new location. The building remains, and is an excellent, open spaced structure. Mr. Howell is looking for tenant. If you know someone interested in a great space that can be arranged to meet most any need, ask them to contact Howell Construction. They too will be delighted with this building and its future possibilities.
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