Tour factory is ‘like walking back in time’ Newman cigar factory in Tampa FL marks its 125th anniversary January 1, 2021 by The Associated Press, Paul Guzzo, The Tampa Bay Times J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which runs Tampa’s last cigar factory, celebrated its 125th birthday this year. But rather than ask for presents, the nation’s oldest family-owned cigar company is giving gifts. The J.C. Newman Cigar Museum recently opened in their Ybor City factory at 2701 N. 16th St. and offers guided 90-minute tours of an operation that produces 12 million cigars a year. Admission is free, but the tours cost $15 per person and must be booked in advance via their website www.jcnewman.com.