In need of more space, tech firm relocates to historic property

TAMPA — TheIncLab, a tech company that specializes in data visualization and artificial intelligence, has moved into Ybor City’s historic El Pasaje building, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at the corner of 14th Street and Palm Avenue, the two-story brick building, built in 1886, has a colorful history: Over the years, it’s been a hotel; housed several bars, restaurants and speakeasies; and served as a military recruiting station, as well as a newspaper office. Most recently, according to a news release, it was repurposed as an innovation lab by SOFWERX, a defense innovation ecosystem that facilitates public-private collaboration. SOFWERX has since vacated the space, allowing TheIncLab, which relocated to Tampa in early 2020, to occupy it.