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NIGHT
RANGER Rock Band at Lowry Park Zoo "Zoofari"
- Close up photos of the band's live performance on Nov 8, 2008. Night
Ranger is Jack Blades, Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy, Joel Hoekstra & Christian
Matt Cullen - Added Nov 16, 2008
Corporate Center IV at International Plaza - Pre-dawn photo - Oct. 26, 2008
FedEx Facility at
TIA - McDonnell Douglas MD11F & FedEx NASCAR
Raymond
James Stadium - 5 pages- Stadium, Field, Press Box, Locker
Room, Alstott & Hovan- April 2008
History
of Lutz -
Twelve
pages of Lutz history with old photos - July 13, 2007
Lowry Park
Zoo - Six new pages of animals, habitats AND the old days; the
rainbow bridge and Fairyland - July 9, 2007
Bay Area Renaissance Festival - Step WAY back in time and enjoy the characters of the Renaissance - 4/5/2007
Hyde Park Tea Cottage - Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea at Pam's Tea Cottage. Come celebrate that special occasion or even the tradition of "High Tea" as it was meant to be!
Guayabera & Computer Repair Shop - New photo added to La Teresita page, West Tampa July 29, 2006
Goody Goody's Last Day of Business FIVE NEW PAGES of Nov. 30, 2005 - Customers pack the Goody Goody for one last chance of Tampa history and nostalgia. A tribute to Yvonne Freeman and the Goody Goody being torn down. - Added July 22, 2006
Sulphur Springs Water Tower Lighting Ceremony - FOUR NEW PAGES - The tower is finally lit! The city opens the 13 acre site to the general public for a celebration and official "throwing of the switch" to light the castle-like water tower. Dozens of photos including the tower at late sunset, evening and lit up at night. Also photos of the INSIDE of the tower, the festivities, the park and riverside scenes. Don't miss my tribute to the tower "Tower Bright" on the last page. - Jan. 10, 2005
Memorial Middle School - NEW PAGE - Located just across the street from Hillsborough High School, on the south side of W. Osborne Avenue. Although built in a different style than Hillsborough High School, its red brick and similar construction materials make it a perfect neighbor for HHS.- Dec. 20, 2004
Hillsborough High School - New photos and UPDATED information - More info about the school and a bio on its architect. Photos of the school sign and Chelo Huerta Stadium. Did you know that the same architect who designed the school (Francis Kennard) also designed the Belleview Hotel in Bellair and the Floridan Hotel in downtown Tampa? Read more about him on the HHS web page. See one article that credits a "Dr. Strayer" for the design. Does a drawing in the sand constitute a design? - Dec 20, 2004
Arenas Building, West Tampa - New photos added to Howard Avenue page 3 showing this uniquely painted little building at Armenia & Spruce, which stands out among its deteriorating surroundings. Email me if you can offer a history about it and whether it was built in 1932 or 1952. - Dec 19, 2004
Seminole
Heights United Methodist Church - NEW
PAGES - Built in 1927
and designed by architect Frank Winn who also designed the old red brick
school house in Lutz. Photos of church exterior and interior. - Dec
18, 2004
Seminole Heights Motel - NEW PAGE - Located at 7200 N. Florida Avenue, this motel no doubt was a haven for winter visitors from the north back in the 1940's during it's prime. - Dec. 17, 2004
Snow in Tampa on Jan 19, 1977 - New photo - A rare photo of yours truly, at age 19, experiencing snow for the very first time. - Dec 17, 2004
Seminole Heights Elementary School - NEW PAGE - Situated near Hillsborough High School, this school was founded before 1927. - Dec. 15, 2004
Streetcar Fest Tampa -Page 15 - Many links added to view wonderful old photos of streetcars operating in Tampa from 1905 to 1940's. Links are to USF Digital Archives, Burgert Bros. and Roberson & Fresh photos.
Maas Brothers Dept. Store downtown - NEW PAGE - Now an abandoned building, read about the German founders Isaac and Abe Maas from Dolgesheim, Germany and follow many links to see photos of the store in its heyday and read an article where past patrons reflect on their memories of shopping there. See a scan of an original "charge plate" (1950's version of a credit card.) - Oct. 28, 2004
Tampa Theater Building - Many links added to page 4 - See many photos of the old days at USF Digital Archives - Oct. 28, 2004
Downtown Tampa as seen from Tampa International Airport area - NEW PAGE - Nice skyline view - Oct. 25, 2004
Streetcar
Fest Tampa - NEW PAGES - Fifteen new pages of Tampa's recent
celebration commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the streetcars' return to
the streets of Tampa. Over 100 photos taken from the Southern
Transportation Plaza near Harbour Island, through the Channelside District,
Centro Ybor, Centennial Park Plaza festivities to the end of the line.
See the beautifully restored Birney #163 and take a ride on it to the
carbarn and tour the inside. Learn about the streetcars and follow the
many informative links to pages with more pictures from past and
present. Oct 23, 2004
Downtown Tampa at night - NEW PAGE - Two stunning shots showing downtown, the Hillsborough River, the Cass Street Bridge and the University of Tampa. Photos by Thamer - Oct. 13, 2004
The Sulphur Springs Water Tower - NEW PHOTOS & NEW PAGE - Various views & close up of top and base of the tower. The bridge at Florida Ave. & the Hillsborough River. Links added to see old photos of Sulphur Springs and added historical info. Oct. 1, 2004
The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup - NEW PAGE - The Cup comes to Carlton Fields to give many employees their first opportunity to experience it firsthand. Sep. 24, 2004
Thamer Photos - New Page - Contains links to beautiful creative photos by an amateur photographer U.T student. Sep. 20, 2004
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - New Pages - There's no business like show business! Sep. 19, 2004
Cass Street Bridge - New Photo - View of the bridge from the north side. Sep. 19, 2004
West Tampa Fire Sta. No. 9 -New page Classic fire station built in 1958 during Mayor Nick Nuccio's term. Sep. 18, 2004
The NEW Barbers Shop - New page shows their new facility at their same location. Sep. 18, 2004
Hurricane Charley Friday 13th - New page -Photo of threatening clouds, downtown skyline & picturesque sunset. Aug 21, 2004
Ybor City page 1 - Added link to view PDF file on the founding of the Marti-Maceo Society. Aug. 21 2004
Tampa Theater Building - Added larger image of top of building and page header created from building sign. Aug. 2004
Lutz Page 1 - 3 new photos of hot-air balloons. June 8, 2004
Tampa Bay Lightning home ice arena - St. Pete Times Forum - 3 photos added including Stanley Cup Campers June 2, 2004
Lutz Fishing - New Photos - Lutz has many lakes where the amateur angler can practice their skills. May 20, 2004
Mel's Hot Dogs - Two pages of photos on this popular Tampa landmark of 31 years. FRANKLY, the best place for a Chicago-Style dog. See it, learn about it and its gregarious founder/owner Mel Lohn. See a 1973 photo of the original Mel's. May 18, 2004
Goody Goody - Photograph of original wooden chairs added, along with detailed history of the Stayer years. - May 2, 2004
Goody Goody - Circa early 1930's photo added, showing restaurant and the original drive-in shelters. - April 29, 2004
Goody Goody - Changes made to header, incorporating elements of their sign. - April 24, 2004
Ybor City, Page 4 - Scenes along 7th Avenue "La Setima" in the vicinity of the Italian Club & 18th Street, including La Tropicana Cafe. - April 21, 2004
La Ideal Sandwich Shop - New page (Page 2) added showing St Pete Times article about Cuban coffee and photo of manager Mario Arguila in action! - April 21, 2004
Ybor City, Page 3 - The Italian Club - This beautiful building is on 7th Avenue. See it and learn about the history of the Italian Club (L'Unione Italiana) and the creation of the mutual aid society by Philip Licata. - April 20, 2004
Casitas of Ybor City - New pages added showing the various beautifully restored "Casitas" of Ybor City in the area between 7th. Avenue to Columbus Drive. April 18th, 2004
Centennial Park Plaza, Ybor City - New page showing the Immigrant Statue and Statue of former Tampa Mayor Nick Nuccio, one of Tampa's most colorful and beloved mayors. Follow links from this page to view the statues in detail and read the inscriptions on the pedestals. Don't miss viewing a fantastic online exhibit description from the Ybor State Museum about the story of Ybor Immigrants. - April 17, 2004
The Ybor State Museum - New photo: The museum gift shop has relocated to a newly restored "casita" next to the museum. April 17, 2004
Goody Goody - Button added to visit page showing the 1945 Goody Goody Car-Hop girls, also a 1941 photo of the inside of the restaurant. - April 15, 2004
Goody Goody - Are you ready to order? Drop in and view 4 newly added pages which show a reproduction of a circa 1943 menu obtained by Michael Wheeler. Thanks to his brother Dick Wheeler for alerting me to this and to Yvonne of the GG for giving me an excellent copy for the website! - April 13, 2004.
Stetson University College of Law - The Tampa Campus building reflects the same Spanish-Mediterranean architecture of Stetson's Gulfport campus. April 10, 2004
Channelside District - ALL 18 pages of the beautiful Channelside District of Downtown Tampa are now up! Our tour begins with Harbour Island , then the sights from the H.I. Bridge, followed by a new page added April 10th on the Tampa Convention Center (Page 3A). This is followed by TECO's Southern Transportation Streetcar Plaza, the Marriott and then on to the St. Pete Times Forum (formerly the Ice Palace). Ft. Brooke Park and the Channelside attractions area follow next. More pages which take you along the streetcar car route: the cruise ship terminals, the Florida Aquarium and the Port of Tampa parking and World Trade Center. - New photos added to Page 2, Page 3 and Page 4 on April 10, 2004
Bo's Ice Cream - A Tampa landmark since 1954. Three new photos added: The drive-thru and sign, and close up of the front counter window. - April 3, 2004
The Barber's Shop - 2nd page added showing an advertisement flyer from 1983 with four barbers from that time, and buttons added to view various model planes hanging from the ceiling. April 3, 2004
Goody Goody - The famous sign has been refurbished to its original glory! April 3, 2004
Old Centro Asturiano Hospital in Ybor Heights - Includes 14 buttons to click & see photos from the 1930's, outside and inside. - March 13, 2004
Inside Olympia Bakery - Photo added showing some goodies. - March 13, 2004
Lutz Page 2 - The Old Lutz Schoolhouse - This page has been restored from accidental deletion. History of the school and story of the 1995 lightning strike and fire in the cupola has been restored. - March 2, 2004
Florida Sand Hill Cranes & Birds of Lutz - New photos added, White Ibises in oak tree - March 2, 2004
Lutz Page 3 - New page showing Lutz landmark "Hot Rods BBQ & Grill." Drop in for a taste of Lutz! - Feb. 23, 2004
Goody Goody - photo added showing the two rows of drive-in shelters. - Feb 22, 2004
Goody Goody gets a facelift! New photo has replaced the old one. Exterior has been refurbished, interesting links added to web page including a RealPlayer video about the restaurant. - Feb. 21, 2004
Time for West Tampa - Albany Ave - Turn off from Howard Avenue at Cherry Street (seen here) and see the various sights along Albany AVenue. - Feb 10, 2004
Time for West Tampa - Howard Ave. - Tour along Howard Avenue from Main Street to Columbus Drive, West Tampa State Bank Bldg, Salcines Park, Tampa Free Library, Macfarlane Bldg, Original Alessi Bakery Bldg, Cigar factories, Centro Espanol (Espaņol), Rey Park and more! - Feb 7, 2004
Outdoor Artwork page - Two photos added: Superman & Iglesia Episcopal mural - Jan 27, 2004
Welcome to Lutz! - New photos added along with a brief history of Lutz & added page 2: The old Lutz Schoolhouse - Jan 24, 2004
The Sign Art Group - This unique shop specializes in making neon tube-type signs. - Jan 24, 2004
Muvico Theater near Tampa Palms - Come see the latest attraction! - Jan 23, 2004
Macfarlane Park in West Tampa - Three pages of park sights, the unique arch at the entrance, the pavilion on the hill, beautiful oaks with Spanish moss, and a history about Hugh Macfarlane and the park with a link to a great photo essay on Macfarlane & the history of West Tampa. - Jan 21, 2004
West Tampa Little League ballpark - Home field for the 1970 LL Senior World Series Champs. - Jan 19
Bo's Ice Cream - A Tampa landmark since 1954, come on over to the outdoor walk-up window and learn who Bo's is named after. - Jan 19, 2004
Kennedy Blvd. Bridge Scenes - links added for old photos when it was the Lafayette St. Bridge - Jan 18, 2004
Kress Building - Six links added to see photos of this building in the old days. - Jan 18
Downtown as seen from Harbour Island - Used as the background for the home page and this page, visit the web page for this photo by clicking this link. Updated so that sights are identified when you place your cursor on the picture. - Jan 17, 2004
Kennedy Blvd. Bridge Scenes - Originally built as the "Lafayette Street Bridge" in the late 1880's. See the bridge and surrounding sights, with links to some very old photos - Jan 17, 2004
Downtown page 4 - South downtown: The "big round building", Bank of America, Lykes, AmSouth & Wachovia buildings - Jan 15, 2004
Kress Building - two new pictures and historical narrative about Mr. Kress and the bldg. Jan 15
University of Tampa - 4 pages, the former Tampa Bay Hotel built by Henry B. Plant, the minarets of Tampa - Jan 13, 2004
Tampa Theater Building - A magnificent theater on the National Historic Site register. Four pages of beautiful pictures - Jan 12, 2004
Outdoor artwork page, updated with 2 pictures: R. Britto poster on Gold Bank Plaza and sculpture in front of 400 N. Ashley Plaza (the "big can" building.") - Jan 12, 2004
La Ideal Sandwich Shop in West Tampa - Jan 10, 2004 -You haven't been to Tampa if you haven't eaten here!
Outdoor artwork page, and various buildings identified on Downtown Tampa pages 1, 2 & 3 with links to offsite web pages for each building. - Jan 9, 2004
Union Train Station, Two pics added: the clock & entrance. - Jan 7, 2004
Downtown Tampa page 3, Tampa Street & the main branch library - Jan 7, 2004
Hot air balloon over Lutz - Jan 7, 2004
The Ybor Museum & El Pasaje Building, Florida Sandhill Cranes Jan 5, 2004
Downtown Tampa page 2 Old and New Federal Courthouse, One Tampa City Center, Kiosk on Franklin St. Mall- Jan 4, 2004
Downtown Tampa page 1. Florida Ave. & Sacred Heart church - Jan 4, 2004
St. James House of Prayer The Barbers' Shop, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Jan 4, 2004
Tampa Bay Blvd. Elementary School Jan 1, 2004
Hillsborough High School updated with links and history of the school. Jan 1, 2004
Other pages uploaded in 2003 are no longer listed here on the What's New page. Please visit the index page.
