See what's new since the last time you visited Tampapix

Latest change at Tampapix are now indicated on the home page with this tag:  NEW

• Lowry Park Zoo - Photos added to Old Days, kids posing at the rainbow fountain, the big rooster, goat petting area and peacocks in the 1960s.  Also a view of Safety Village's replica of the Tampa police station when it was at 1710 N. Tampa St. -  Added Jan 20, 2010

• Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory, West Tampa - Oct. 31, 2009

• Tampa Bay Rowdies arrival at Tampa Int'l Airport after their 1975 Soccer Bowl victory - Added Sept. 1, 2009

• Custom Creations Café & Bakery at Historic Pickford's Square - Added Aug. 10, 2009

• Howard Park Beach, Tarpon Springs - Added Aug. 3, 2009

• The Essence of Tampa - Great photos from the web by other photographers that capture the "Essence of Tampa" - Added Aug. 2, 2009

• Plant Field History - Information and old photos gathered from various web sources - Added July 30, 2009

• Ybor City and Downtown Tampa pages reorganized and improved with more historic photos, links and updated captions - Added July 27, 2009

• Vintage Tampa Signs & Scenes - Four new pages of photos courtesy of John V. Cinchett; neon signs and surrounding areas from 1950s and 60's - Added July 21, 2009

• Lowry Park Zoo - Images of Magic Dragon roller coaster from late 1970s and King Arthur's Castle Fairyland Gift shop circa 1965 - Added July 21, 09

• Lowry Park Zoo - Images of original Fairyland brochure, circa mid 1960's, provided by John V. Cinchett - Added July 17, 2009

• Lowry Park Zoo - Photo added showing Navy bomber plane on park grounds, circa 1976, provided by Art Walker - Added July 10, 2009

• List of Tampa Mayors from the first to present, dates of term and links to view their portrait and biographical sketch - Added July 6, 2009

• Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City - Two new pages of photos and history of the restaurant and the Hernandez/Gonzmart families - Added July 4, 2009

• Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2009 - Added photo of Goliath, Gentle Giant among Titans - June 14, 2009

• Hyde Park Tea Cottage - NEW events for the HPTC 2009 Calendar:  Basic Etiquette for Children, Easter Tea, Tea with Mommy, Tea with Daddy (April 5, 2009)

• Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2009 - 11 pages of almost 300 photos of the B.A.R.F at MOSI in Tampa, March 2009 - Photos and captions are still currently being added.

• NFL EXPERIENCE - 10 pages of photos and interesting information

  • Participate in football related games designed to test your abilities (pp. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)

  • See the Vince Lombardi Trophy up close (p.3)

  • Stroll down Lombardi Way to Lombardi Plaza, pose in team-uniformed NFL player body molds & Look Like A Pro. (p.4)

  • See exhibits from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including real Super Bowl Rings and giant Super Bowl Ticket replicas (p.5)

  • Watch an NFL Network film about the 2007 season at the NFL Network Theater (p.5)

  • Kids learn the skills of the game at the Football Clinic field (p.6)

  • See how you measure up to the pros & Bucs life-size team photo (p.7)

  • Free autograph sessions with NFL superstars - (Mike Alstott, Joey Galloway, Cato June (p.8)

  • Watch how Wilson footballs are made, go inside the Samsung HD NFL Game day bus (p.8)

  • Visit the Super Bowl Store for official Super Bowl XLIII merchandise (p.9)

  • Put yourself in the middle of NFL action (p.9)

  • All State measure your passing speed & Obstacle Course, Bridgestone Challenge, Pepsi "Refresh the End Zone Dance" (p.10)

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• RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM  Two new photos of RayJay decked out in Super Bowl 43 regalia (Added Jan. 31, 2009)

• HYDE PARK TEA COTTAGE - New events scheduled for 2009: Love, Chocolate & Tea / Valentine Magic / Pamper Yourself

• FLYOVERS OF RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM BY MACDILL AFB & COAST GUARD - Coast Guard C-130 long-range rescue plane, two Coast Guard HH-60 Rayhawk Rescue Helicopters, four A10 Thunderbolts from MacDill AFB (Added Jan. 1, 2009)

• AL LOPEZ PARK - 7 pages of photos of the park and Tampa's own Al Lopez; MLB catcher and manager (Added Dec13, 2008)

• HYDE PARK TEA COTTAGE Special Events - Christmas Tea ~ Victorian Brunch ~ Tea with Santa (Added Nov. 21, 2008)

• 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

• Corporate Center Three at International Plaza Aug. 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

•                         Busch Gardens - 10 new pages of park photos and a history of the park  - Jan 23, 2008

•                         Mural of Historic Influential Tampa People at Macfarlane Park - Jan 6, 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! 

• Tampa History Poster 
  

• Guayabera & Computer Repair Shop -  New photo added to La Teresita page, West Tampa July 29, 2006

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• 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

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• 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 (Español), 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.

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