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Whether you are a Tampa native or a recent transplant these titles are a great history of the vibrant city on the bay we call home.

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Tampa Before the Civil War

Tampa Before the Civil War

by Brown, Canter

Book - 1999

A Floridian historian traces the founding of Tampa back to 1824 as Fort Brooke, and draws on previously unpublished material on its history up to antebellum days including the Seminole Wars, hurricanes, and dreams of being a railroad town. A Floridian historian traces the founding of Tampa back to 1824 as Fort Brooke, and draws on previously unpublished material on its history up to antebellum days including the Seminole Wars, hurricanes, and dreams of being a railroad town. Show less

A Floridian historian traces the founding of Tampa back to 1824 as Fort Brooke, and draws on previously unpublished material on its history up to antebellum days including the Seminole Wars, hurricanes, and dreams of being a railroad town. A Floridian historian traces the founding of Tampa back to 1824 as Fort Brooke, and draws on previously unpublished material on its history up to antebellum days including the Seminole Wars, hurricanes, and dreams of being a railroad town. Show less

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Tampa in Civil War and Reconstruction

Tampa in Civil War and Reconstruction

by Brown, Canter

Book - 2000

Brown, who has written several books on Florida and southern history, offers a narrative that explores the conflict and danger of the period and the activ...Show more Brown, who has written several books on Florida and southern history, offers a narrative that explores the conflict and danger of the period and the activities of particular men and women who held the community together. The book includes b&w historical illustrations and photos Show less

Brown, who has written several books on Florida and southern history, offers a narrative that explores the conflict and danger of the period and the activ...Show more Brown, who has written several books on Florida and southern history, offers a narrative that explores the conflict and danger of the period and the activities of particular men and women who held the community together. The book includes b&w historical illustrations and photos Show less

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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge Spanning Tampa Bay

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge Spanning Tampa Bay

by Sitler, Nevin D.

Book - 2013

Of the more than 5,200 bridges in the state of Florida, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning scenic Tampa Bay, is by far the most famous. But the award-wi...Show more Of the more than 5,200 bridges in the state of Florida, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning scenic Tampa Bay, is by far the most famous. But the award-winning bridge that residents and tourists cross on a daily basis isn't the first to hold the Skyway name. Numerous versions of the current bridge have stretched across lower Tampa Bay, and each has its own remarkable history. Nevin and Ric Sitler detail the suspension cables, concrete, nuts and bolts and political battles that combined to produce the fantastic history of the Skyway bridges and other historic Tampa Bay crossings. Join this father-and-son team on their journey across the historic bay. Show less

Of the more than 5,200 bridges in the state of Florida, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning scenic Tampa Bay, is by far the most famous. But the award-wi...Show more Of the more than 5,200 bridges in the state of Florida, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning scenic Tampa Bay, is by far the most famous. But the award-winning bridge that residents and tourists cross on a daily basis isn't the first to hold the Skyway name. Numerous versions of the current bridge have stretched across lower Tampa Bay, and each has its own remarkable history. Nevin and Ric Sitler detail the suspension cables, concrete, nuts and bolts and political battles that combined to produce the fantastic history of the Skyway bridges and other historic Tampa Bay crossings. Join this father-and-son team on their journey across the historic bay. Show less

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Skyway

Skyway

The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought It Down

by DeYoung, William Leonard

Book - 2013

DeYoung also offers a history of the ill-fated bridge, from its construction in 1954, through the addition of a second parallel span in 1971, to its event...Show more DeYoung also offers a history of the ill-fated bridge, from its construction in 1954, through the addition of a second parallel span in 1971, to its eventual replacement. He discusses the sinking of a Coast Guard cutter a mere three months before Skyway collapsed and the Department of Transportation's dire warnings about the bridge's condition. The result is a vividly detailed portrait of the rise and fall of a Florida landmark. Show less

DeYoung also offers a history of the ill-fated bridge, from its construction in 1954, through the addition of a second parallel span in 1971, to its event...Show more DeYoung also offers a history of the ill-fated bridge, from its construction in 1954, through the addition of a second parallel span in 1971, to its eventual replacement. He discusses the sinking of a Coast Guard cutter a mere three months before Skyway collapsed and the Department of Transportation's dire warnings about the bridge's condition. The result is a vividly detailed portrait of the rise and fall of a Florida landmark. Show less

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Baseball in Tampa Bay

Baseball in Tampa Bay

by De Quesada, A. M.

Book - 2000

Tampa Bay's interest in baseball spans from the sport's earliest days to the region's win of a national league franchise in the last decade of the 20th century. Tampa Bay's interest in baseball spans from the sport's earliest days to the region's win of a national league franchise in the last decade of the 20th century. Show less

Tampa Bay's interest in baseball spans from the sport's earliest days to the region's win of a national league franchise in the last decade of the 20th century. Tampa Bay's interest in baseball spans from the sport's earliest days to the region's win of a national league franchise in the last decade of the 20th century. Show less

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The Architecture of Leisure

The Architecture of Leisure

The Florida Resort Hotels of Henry Flagler and Henry Plant

by Braden, Susan R.

Book - 2002

Explore the Tampa Bay Hotel (now the University of Tampa) as Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines eac...Show more Explore the Tampa Bay Hotel (now the University of Tampa) as Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines each of their hotels, describing the architecture, how they physically functioned, and what they offered their guests in the way of recreation and leisure. Show less

Explore the Tampa Bay Hotel (now the University of Tampa) as Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines eac...Show more Explore the Tampa Bay Hotel (now the University of Tampa) as Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines each of their hotels, describing the architecture, how they physically functioned, and what they offered their guests in the way of recreation and leisure. Show less

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Historic Photos of Tampa

Historic Photos of Tampa

Book - 2006

By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern...Show more By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern era, Tampa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens. This volume, Historic Photos of Tampa, captures this journey through still photography from the Burgert Brothers Photographic Archives held at the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. Show less

By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern...Show more By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern era, Tampa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens. This volume, Historic Photos of Tampa, captures this journey through still photography from the Burgert Brothers Photographic Archives held at the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. Show less

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Pioneer Commercial Photography

Pioneer Commercial Photography

The Burgert Brothers, Tampa, Florida

by Snyder, Robert E.

Book - 2007

As Florida moved into the mainstream of American economy in the late 1890's, professional photographers established studios to document the events, people...Show more As Florida moved into the mainstream of American economy in the late 1890's, professional photographers established studios to document the events, people and enterprises that contributed to defining the Sunshine State as an integral part of the New South states. The firm of S. P. Burgert and Son was one of the most prolific photographers of the period and their images recorded the evolution of Tampa Bay from a small village on Florida's west coast to a dynamic city that epitomized the tremendous growth that marked Twentieth Century Florida. Show less

As Florida moved into the mainstream of American economy in the late 1890's, professional photographers established studios to document the events, people...Show more As Florida moved into the mainstream of American economy in the late 1890's, professional photographers established studios to document the events, people and enterprises that contributed to defining the Sunshine State as an integral part of the New South states. The firm of S. P. Burgert and Son was one of the most prolific photographers of the period and their images recorded the evolution of Tampa Bay from a small village on Florida's west coast to a dynamic city that epitomized the tremendous growth that marked Twentieth Century Florida. Show less

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African Americans of Tampa

African Americans of Tampa

by Odom, Ersula Knox

Book - 2014

African Americans played significant roles in everything from Tampa's wilderness era to its boomtown years and were key players in the first and second Se...Show more African Americans played significant roles in everything from Tampa's wilderness era to its boomtown years and were key players in the first and second Seminole Wars with their Seminole alliance. African American soldiers captured Fort Brooke during the Civil War and fought in the Spanish-American War. Residents have endured Jim Crow, desegregation, and racial unrest yet thrived as entrepreneurs. Black Cubans, as part of the greater African American community, enabled Tampa's world-renowned cigar industry. The photographs found in this volume clearly illustrate Tampa's social and productive African American community. Show less

African Americans played significant roles in everything from Tampa's wilderness era to its boomtown years and were key players in the first and second Se...Show more African Americans played significant roles in everything from Tampa's wilderness era to its boomtown years and were key players in the first and second Seminole Wars with their Seminole alliance. African American soldiers captured Fort Brooke during the Civil War and fought in the Spanish-American War. Residents have endured Jim Crow, desegregation, and racial unrest yet thrived as entrepreneurs. Black Cubans, as part of the greater African American community, enabled Tampa's world-renowned cigar industry. The photographs found in this volume clearly illustrate Tampa's social and productive African American community. Show less

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The Silent Don

The Silent Don

The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr

by Deitche, Scott M.

Book - 2009

The life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. With a criminal empire that stretched from the Gulf Coast throughout ...Show more The life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. With a criminal empire that stretched from the Gulf Coast throughout the Caribbean, Trafficante was linked to drug trafficking, plots to kill Fidel Castro, and the assassination of JFK. Writer Deitche scoured court records, law-enforcement reports, newspaper accounts, and counted dozens of interviews to find the complete story of this enigmatic mafioso. Show less

The life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. With a criminal empire that stretched from the Gulf Coast throughout ...Show more The life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. With a criminal empire that stretched from the Gulf Coast throughout the Caribbean, Trafficante was linked to drug trafficking, plots to kill Fidel Castro, and the assassination of JFK. Writer Deitche scoured court records, law-enforcement reports, newspaper accounts, and counted dozens of interviews to find the complete story of this enigmatic mafioso. Show less

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Vintage Tampa Storefronts and Scenes

Vintage Tampa Storefronts and Scenes

by Cinchett, John V.

Book - 2012

During the 1940s and 1950s, downtown Tampa was a shining model of the American landscape. Locally owned stores and shops fueled by the entrepreneurial spi...Show more During the 1940s and 1950s, downtown Tampa was a shining model of the American landscape. Locally owned stores and shops fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit of Tampa families also dotted the streets of downtown and flourished during Tampa's postwar population expansion, offering an endless bounty of possibilities for success. These historic storefront photographs present a walking tour of downtown Tampa and other popular neighborhoods during a simpler time that is so well-loved and remembered. Show less

During the 1940s and 1950s, downtown Tampa was a shining model of the American landscape. Locally owned stores and shops fueled by the entrepreneurial spi...Show more During the 1940s and 1950s, downtown Tampa was a shining model of the American landscape. Locally owned stores and shops fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit of Tampa families also dotted the streets of downtown and flourished during Tampa's postwar population expansion, offering an endless bounty of possibilities for success. These historic storefront photographs present a walking tour of downtown Tampa and other popular neighborhoods during a simpler time that is so well-loved and remembered. Show less

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Cigar City Mafia

Cigar City Mafia

A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld

by Deitche, Scott M.

Book - 2004

Bootleggers, gambling, ringleaders, arsonist, narcotics dealers and gang murders --a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition, and Tampa, Florida was where thye battled for supremacy of criminal underworld. Bootleggers, gambling, ringleaders, arsonist, narcotics dealers and gang murders --a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition, and Tampa, Florida was where thye battled for supremacy of criminal underworld. Show less

Bootleggers, gambling, ringleaders, arsonist, narcotics dealers and gang murders --a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition, and Tampa, Florida was where thye battled for supremacy of criminal underworld. Bootleggers, gambling, ringleaders, arsonist, narcotics dealers and gang murders --a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition, and Tampa, Florida was where thye battled for supremacy of criminal underworld. Show less

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Tampa Cigar Workers

Tampa Cigar Workers

A Pictorial History

by Ingalls, Robert P.

Book - 2003

Focusing on the public spaces of work and society as well the private sphere of the home, Tampa's Cigar Workers tells an inspiring and deeply moving story...Show more Focusing on the public spaces of work and society as well the private sphere of the home, Tampa's Cigar Workers tells an inspiring and deeply moving story of how immigrant cigar workers from Cuba, Spain, and Italy carved out their space in Tampa while struggling to survive economically and defending their ideals and way of life. Show less

Focusing on the public spaces of work and society as well the private sphere of the home, Tampa's Cigar Workers tells an inspiring and deeply moving story...Show more Focusing on the public spaces of work and society as well the private sphere of the home, Tampa's Cigar Workers tells an inspiring and deeply moving story of how immigrant cigar workers from Cuba, Spain, and Italy carved out their space in Tampa while struggling to survive economically and defending their ideals and way of life. Show less

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Southern Discomfort

Southern Discomfort

Women's Activism in Tampa, Florida, 1880s-1920s

by Hewitt, Nancy A.

Book - 2001

In Southern Discomfort, the esteemed historian Nancy A. Hewitt explores the interactions among distinct groups of women -- native-born white, African-Ame...Show more In Southern Discomfort, the esteemed historian Nancy A. Hewitt explores the interactions among distinct groups of women -- native-born white, African-American, and Cuban and Italian immigrant women -- that shaped women's activism in this vibrant, multiethnic city. Show less

In Southern Discomfort, the esteemed historian Nancy A. Hewitt explores the interactions among distinct groups of women -- native-born white, African-Ame...Show more In Southern Discomfort, the esteemed historian Nancy A. Hewitt explores the interactions among distinct groups of women -- native-born white, African-American, and Cuban and Italian immigrant women -- that shaped women's activism in this vibrant, multiethnic city. Show less

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Tampa Bay's Beaches

Tampa Bay's Beaches

by Ayers, R. Wayne

Book - 2007

This volume provides a glimpse at the beaches as they were and as they are today, and opens a whole new window to view the development that both enhances and threatens the barrier islands. This volume provides a glimpse at the beaches as they were and as they are today, and opens a whole new window to view the development that both enhances and threatens the barrier islands. Show less

This volume provides a glimpse at the beaches as they were and as they are today, and opens a whole new window to view the development that both enhances and threatens the barrier islands. This volume provides a glimpse at the beaches as they were and as they are today, and opens a whole new window to view the development that both enhances and threatens the barrier islands. Show less

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Historic Tampa Churches

Historic Tampa Churches

by Cinchett, John V

Book - 2018

With more than 200 vintage images, Historic Tampa Churches shares stories of tragedy and triumph, from St. Peter Claver Church, whose congregation watched...Show more With more than 200 vintage images, Historic Tampa Churches shares stories of tragedy and triumph, from St. Peter Claver Church, whose congregation watched the first church burn to the ground 10 days after its dedication, to the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Benedict School, who found themselves jailed for teaching students in the African American community. Show less

With more than 200 vintage images, Historic Tampa Churches shares stories of tragedy and triumph, from St. Peter Claver Church, whose congregation watched...Show more With more than 200 vintage images, Historic Tampa Churches shares stories of tragedy and triumph, from St. Peter Claver Church, whose congregation watched the first church burn to the ground 10 days after its dedication, to the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Benedict School, who found themselves jailed for teaching students in the African American community. Show less

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River of the Golden Ibis

River of the Golden Ibis

by Jahoda, Gloria

Book - 2000

This book traces the Hillsborough River from its source at the Green Swamp through various habitats and historical events. This book traces the Hillsborough River from its source at the Green Swamp through various habitats and historical events. Show less

This book traces the Hillsborough River from its source at the Green Swamp through various habitats and historical events. This book traces the Hillsborough River from its source at the Green Swamp through various habitats and historical events. Show less

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Remembering Tampa

Remembering Tampa

by Brower, Ralph

Book - 2010

By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two world wars, and into the modern...Show more By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two world wars, and into the modern era, Tampa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens. With a selection of fine historic images from his bestselling book Historic Photos of Tampa, Ralph Brower provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Tampa. Show less

By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two world wars, and into the modern...Show more By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two world wars, and into the modern era, Tampa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens. With a selection of fine historic images from his bestselling book Historic Photos of Tampa, Ralph Brower provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Tampa. Show less

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A Home Remembered

A Home Remembered

The Story of North Boulevard Homes, 1937-2017

by Harvey, Hazel S.

Book - 2018

The story of the North Boulevard homes by a prestigious local author. The story of the North Boulevard homes by a prestigious local author. Show less

The story of the North Boulevard homes by a prestigious local author. The story of the North Boulevard homes by a prestigious local author. Show less

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HCPLC Digital Collections

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Browse thousands of stories and images from Tampa's vivid past with our online digital collection. Browse thousands of stories and images from Tampa's vivid past with our online digital collection. Show less

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