This three story cigar factory was built in 1897 and came into the Vicente Guerra Cigar Company’s possession in 1904. They did business here until 1943 as V. Guerra, Diaz & Company.
Cigar Brands: La Mega, La Notica, La Copiosa
During the 1940’s it was shared by Tampa Tiger Cigars, Haas Cigar company and John Marrian Cigars. It served as a naval barracks and training facility during WWII.
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In 1956, it was occupied by the V. Guerrieri Cigar Company until sometime in the 1980’s.
In December of 2000, a small fire broke out in the building. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze before any major damage occured.
From a sign in the front yard, it looks like a company named Acuity has purchased the property and plans some sort of renovation.
**2020 Update** – The building has been raised and there is only a vacant lot. Abandoned FL has some great photos of the interior of this factory before it was removed.