 The city of Tampa condemned the structure and ordered its demolition, which took place on May 23, 2010.The Union Hotel and Cafe began its operations during the era of racial segregation, and functioned as an establishment for "whites only".Train passengers and other travelers who were black were directed about one block west from the hotel along Zack Street to the Jackson House, a rooming house which was one of the only lodging establishments in the city for blacks.