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.
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Tampa |z 1271000 |2 ceeus
Hillsborough County |z 12057 |2 ceeus
United States of America -- Florida -- Hillsborough County -- Tampa

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Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
An outdoor dining area, with tables and chairs, on the verandah of the Titchfield Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. The dining areas have a view of the Rio Grande River and the hotel's pool. Slide labeled Port Antonio Titchfield Hotel.
Jamaica -- Caribbean region -- Port Antonio, Portland

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031063/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
A small stream runs through the garden, which is planted with various plant species including hibiscuses. A bench has been placed on the lawn with a view of both the gardens and the Caribbean Sea. The area pictured is now known as the Shaw Park Botanical Gardens and Waterfall in Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica. Slide labeled Shaw Park Hotel.
Jamaica -- Caribbean region -- Ocho Rios, Saint Ann

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00030936/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
This former great house in Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica was originally owned by the Dewar family in the 1700s. The Dewar family is related to the Scottish family who own Dewar Whiskey. The inn holds one of the largest collections of artwork by Barrington Watson. The hotel features Roman columns. Slide labeled Richmond Hill Hotel Montego Bay.
Jamaica -- Caribbean region -- Montego Bay, Saint James

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031052/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
By 1755, the Good Hope Estate was formed through a land grant, given to Colonel Thomas Williams, who built the first great house on the site, which was a sugar estate. In 1767, the property and surrounding estates was purchased by John Tharp, then the largest land and slave owner in Jamaica. The plantation is close to the Martha Brae River and the Cockpit Mountains. The estate became a hotel in 1912 after it was purchased by an American banker. In the foreground of the picture, a citrus grove behind a wire fence. Slide labeled Hope Plantation.
Jamaica -- Caribbean region -- Falmouth, Trelawny

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00030981/00001