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Résumé : When Henry B. Plant brought the railroad to Tampa in 1884, he opened the door for many businesses to locate and flourish here. The railroad was at the center of the city's economy. From downtown it went to Port Tampa where one could board a Plant steamship to Jamaica, Cuba, New Orleans, Bermuda or other destinations. A spur of the rail line brought the train up to the west front of the hotel so guests could depart the train and walk directly into the lobby. The Tampa Bay Hotel cost approximately 2.5 million dollars to build and $500,000 to furnish. Consisting of 511 rooms, some of which were suites of 3-7 rooms, it provided a degree of luxury never before seen in Tampa. Most of the rooms had their own baths and all had electricity and telephones. In addition, guests were surrounded by a varied collection of furniture, porcelains, Venetian-style mirrors, and sculptures gathered by Mr. and Mrs. Plant in their travels in Europe. The Tampa Bay Hotel opened in 1891 amid wide fanfare and celebration. Henry Plant's dream was now a reality. The newspapers of the day described it as "brightly illuminated, filled with sumptuous decorations, thrilling music and graced with turrets, domes and minarets towering heavenward and glistening in the sun." It was a Victorian palace. The hotel was a lively place with balls, tea parties, and organized hunts during the winter social season. It was open seasonally from December to April in the 1890's. Once a guest arrived at the hotel, he needed to be entertained. Guests went wild game hunting as well as fresh and salt-water fishing. Water sports were also included like sailing, rowing, and canoeing. For the less adventuresome, there were bicycles, carriages, and rickshaws to ride you around the property. The hotel also offered golf, tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, and even a racetrack.
(Funding) Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Ephemeral Cities Project.
Tampa |z 1271000 |2 ceeus
Hillsborough County |z 12057 |2 ceeus
United States of America -- Florida -- Hillsborough County -- Tampa
Lafayette Street

Droits : All rights reserved. 2005.
D20-008

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The Can label for the Castillo cigar label of the Benjamin and Collins Cigar Factory.
Auteur(s) : Benjamin and Collins Cigar Factory, 1900 ( Manufacturer )
Auteurs secondaires : Cigar City Collection

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El Prado, Looking North, Havana, Cuba.
Auteur(s) : unknown

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The Ybor City Trolley Car Barn with the Lovera Factory on the right.
Auteur(s) : Tampa Morning Tribune, 1904-1958 ( Printer )
Auteurs secondaires : Tony Pizzo Collection

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The Trumfa Nacional cigar label from the El Nacional Cigar Factory.
Auteurs secondaires : Tony Pizzo Collection

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An Advertisement for a box of Cuesta Rey cigar maker Selecto cigars.
Auteur(s) : Robertson and Fresh Photographers, 1925-1960 ( Photographer )

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The Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church walking to the St. Josephs Academy as part of the church's Corpus Christi preconvocation.
Auteur(s) : Tampa Times, 1893-1958 ( Printer )
Auteurs secondaires : Tony Pizzo Collection

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Rue Boisrond-Tonnerre Près de l'Avenue Charles Summer
Auteur(s) : Direction Générale des Travaux Publics

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Avenue Christophe, P-au-P.,après la construction des bordures et caniveaux et l'empierrement de la chaussée
Auteur(s) : Direction Générale des travaux publics

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A Historical marker for the Emilio Pon's Cigar Factory.
Auteur(s) : Ybor City Rotary Club ( Manufacturer )
Auteurs secondaires : Cigar City Collection

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An Early view of the Tampa Bay Hotel.
Auteur(s) : Burgert Brothers, 1917- ( Photographer )

Résumé : When Henry B. Plant brought the railroad to Tampa in 1884, he opened the door for many businesses to locate and flourish here. The railroad was at the center of the city's economy. From downtown it went to Port Tampa where one could board a Plant steamship to Jamaica, Cuba, New Orleans, Bermuda or other destinations. A spur of the rail line brought the train up to the west front of the hotel so guests could depart the train and walk directly into the lobby. The Tampa Bay Hotel cost approximately 2.5 million dollars to build and $500,000 to furnish. Consisting of 511 rooms, some of which were suites of 3-7 rooms, it provided a degree of luxury never before seen in Tampa. Most of the rooms had their own baths and all had electricity and telephones. In addition, guests were surrounded by a varied collection of furniture, porcelains, Venetian-style mirrors, and sculptures gathered by Mr. and Mrs. Plant in their travels in Europe. The Tampa Bay Hotel opened in 1891 amid wide fanfare and celebration. Henry Plant's dream was now a reality. The newspapers of the day described it as "brightly illuminated, filled with sumptuous decorations, thrilling music and graced with turrets, domes and minarets towering heavenward and glistening in the sun." It was a Victorian palace. The hotel was a lively place with balls, tea parties, and organized hunts during the winter social season. It was open seasonally from December to April in the 1890's. Once a guest arrived at the hotel, he needed to be entertained. Guests went wild game hunting as well as fresh and salt-water fishing. Water sports were also included like sailing, rowing, and canoeing. For the less adventuresome, there were bicycles, carriages, and rickshaws to ride you around the property. The hotel also offered golf, tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, and even a racetrack.
(Funding) Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Ephemeral Cities Project.
Tampa |z 1271000 |2 ceeus
Hillsborough County |z 12057 |2 ceeus
United States of America -- Florida -- Hillsborough County -- Tampa

Droits : All rights reserved. 2005.
D29-014

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