Macdonald–Kelce Library, Tampa

Name: Macdonald–Kelce Library
Address: Tampa, United States

#84 among attractions in Tampa

Library, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Macdonald–Kelce Library is a library serving the University of Tampa. Named after John L. Macdonald and Merl C. Kelce, the library opened on October 19, 1969. The building was designed by the architectural firm Fletcher-Valenti of Tampa, Florida. ()

Coordinates: 27°56'48"N, 82°28'1"W

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Day trips

Macdonald–Kelce Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry B. Plant Museum, Amalie Arena, Hyde Park Village, Tampa Museum of Art.

~900 ftE
Museum, History museum
Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa
5 min walk • The Henry B. Plant Museum, nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, is a cultural gem that transports visitors back to the opulence of the Gilded Age. Housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now a National Historic Landmark, the museum is a testament to the visionary...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
25 min walk • Amalie Arena stands as a modern beacon of entertainment in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. This versatile venue, situated in the Channelside District, is not only a sports complex but also a prime location for concerts, events, and various performances, making it...
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hyde Park Village, Tampa
24 min walk • Hyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa, Florida, United States. The center is situated in several buildings located between Swann and Rome Avenues, just a few blocks east of the SoHo district.
~1730 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
9 min walk • The Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It exhibits modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
23 min walk • The Bro Bowl is one of the last remaining skateboard parks of the 1970s and the first public skatepark to be built in Florida, United States. It is the first skatepark to be listed on any national registry of historic sites.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
15 min walk • The Tampa Theatre is a historic U.S. theater and city landmark in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Designed as an atmospheric theatre style movie palace by architect John Eberson, it opened on October 15, 1926.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
10 min walk • The Glazer Children's Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Tampa, Florida, next to the Tampa Museum of Art and Curtis Hixon Park, alongside the Tampa Riverwalk. It is part of the Waterfront Arts District.
~1880 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
10 min walk • The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987. The venue was rebranded in November 2009 to recognize the donation of financier David A. Straz Jr.--the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in Tampa.
0.6 miE
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
16 min walk • The Tampa City Hall is a historic site in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was designed by Bonfoey & Elliott and is located at 315 East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1981. On October 1, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
16 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
10 min walk • Jobsite Theater is an American professional theater company incorporated in 1999 and located in Tampa, Florida, United States. They are the resident theater company of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Macdonald–Kelce Library?

Nearby attractions include University of Tampa, Tampa (1 min walk), Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa (5 min walk), Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa (9 min walk), Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa (9 min walk).

How to get to Macdonald–Kelce Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Macdonald–Kelce Library:

Bus

Kennedy Blvd @ Brevard Av • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Tram

Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (17 min walk)
Dick Greco Plaza • Lines: Teco (22 min walk)

Train

Tampa (28 min walk)