News & Project Highlights

Two 10'x16' Gable Sheds with Transoms

By Historic Shed on September 30, 2015
Last summer we built a shed in the historic Village of Longboat on Longboat Key, which was the talk of the neighborhood according to our customers. The home where the shed was built is the oldest building on the island, built in 1902 and was originally an Inn and Restaurant. The shed we built for […]
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Adapted Starlet Cottage

By Historic Shed on August 16, 2015
We were approached by someone in the historic Duckpond neighborhood in Gainesville looking to add an accessory cottage in her back yard. After some design iterations, we ended up building a 16'x20' version of our Starlet cottage with elements that complemented her historic home. The design was approved by the Gainesville Preservation Board.
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Insert Some Storage

By Historic Shed on March 5, 2015
What do you do with a recessed planter at your house? Aside from growing some measly flowers, you might consider scrapping the planter and add some attractive storage. The owners' response after the shed was complete: "It looks fantastic...it's looks like it was part of the original house ... Love it!... "
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Historic Shed Feature in Hyde Park Living

By admin on February 4, 2015
We've been advertisers in Hyde Park Living and Palma Ceia Living magazines (really nice full-sized glossy magazines) since they were first published a few years ago, as these are two of our favorite south Tampa neighborhoods. When I mentioned a recent project to the magazine director, Bradley Hassen, she very nicely offered to do a […]
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Historic Shed Pool Pavilion

By Historic Shed on January 13, 2015
Historic Shed recently completed this new heavy timber pool pavilion with exposed rafters set on a concrete pad, with a 5-V Crimp metal roof. Set in a new neighborhood in Florida, the shelter will provide much-needed shaded seating near the pool. The owner is having the area professionally landscaped and we hope to show off […]
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Mid Century Modern Home Office Shed

By Historic Shed on December 16, 2014
A few months ago, we were contacted by an artist who has a 1950s Mid Century Modern style home in Tampa who wanted a studio that would complement her home. The Historic Shed™ MiMo shed was adapted to meet her needs and to match elements from her home.  
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