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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BQL_congregation-rodeph-sholom_Tampa-FL.html
Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Tampa's oldest Conservative congregation, was founded in 1903, at the home of J. L. Mairson, with 20 families. The goal was to serve the Jewish community by providing a religious, educational and social gathering place …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BOW_alfred-reuben-swann_Tampa-FL.html
??Alfred Reuben Swann was born and raised in Tennessee. After wintering in Tampa, he foresaw a bright future for the community. In 1905, he began living in Tampa much of the year and became a major figure in the city's residential and commercial d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BO8_spanishtown-creek_Tampa-FL.html
At this site on a small stream was located the first settlement of Tampa Bay. Its inhabitants were Spanish-Cuban fishermen and straw hat makers. It is believed they settled here toward the end of the eighteenth century, during Spain's second rule …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AMH_great-1909-auto-race_Tampa-FL.html
From this point in front of The Tampa Daily Times Building on Nov. 23 1909, was started the Tampa-to-Jacksonville "endurance run" to promote good roads for Florida. Sixteen vehicles, plus the "confetti" pathfinding car and a press car, made the gr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM162G_gen-robert-e-lee-c-s-a_Tampa-FL.html
In 1848 a Board of Engineers with Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, USA as recording officer visited Fort Brooke (Tampa). Aboard the Schooner Phenix they made a survey of Tampa Bay; requested government reservation of the bay keys and erection of defense wo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11EA_palonis-park_Tampa-FL.html
This park is dedicated in memory of Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, Jr., U.S.M.C., who gallantly served both Country and Corps in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. Awarded the Silver Star, and Bronze Star for Valor. Lt. Col. Palonis was also…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10MA_john-t-lesley-home_Tampa-FL.html
At this site, 407 East Street, was the home of John Thomas Lesley, built in 1897. Pioneer settler, soldier,statesman and entrepreneur, Lesley (1835 - 1913) was one of Tampa's greatest early leaders/ A native of Madison County, Florida, he came in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPH_roland-m-manteiga_Tampa-FL.html
Roland Manteiga chronicled events and politics that shaped Tampa and Ybor city and championed human rights for more than 40 years through his weekly column "As we heard it." From his private table at La Tropicana Restaurant, where he broke bread w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXIL_george-guida_Tampa-FL.html
The grateful citizenry of Tampa dedicated this roadway to the memory of George Guida for his commitment to improving the quality of life for all. A business and civic leader, banker and builder of many of our public service buildings, such as Jesu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWA4_academy-of-the-holy-names_Tampa-FL.html
On Sept. 14, 1896, Sisters of the Holy Names established The Academy of The Holy Names by order of Bishop John Moore. Sisters Mary Emiline and Mary Hubert were the first teachers in this brick school. ????On Nov. 29, 1896, Fr. William Tyrrell, S.J…
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