This was the first Tampa Airport.
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Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida Postcards.
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Episode 1 of Hillsborough Heritage Explorations is here!
We’re kicking things off with the incredible story of the SS American Victory — one of the last surviving WWII Victory ships, right here in Tampa Bay.
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Zion Cemetery Preservation Society seeks $8M to create memorial park for forgotten graves Zion Cemetery Preservation Society requests funding to honor and memorialize forgotten black graves.

Tampa's City Council is faced with a heartfelt plea for $500,000 to preserve the long-forgotten Zion Cemetery and honor the memories of those buried there.

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A remnant from Roswell? The story of 2001 Odyssey’s iconic UFO Forget the conspiracy theories, here's the real story behind the UFO on top of 2001 Odyssey in Tampa and how it inspired an iconic strip club!

🛸 The silver UFO hovering over Tampa's #2001Odyssey is more than a quirky attraction—it’s a piece of history.

👽 Read the full article to learn how Tampa’s most unexpected landmark landed in the local skyline!

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Tampa Historic Preservation Commission approves Richard Dobie House as local landmark Commission recognizes Richard Dobie House as Tampa's 105th local landmark for heritage preservation.

Tampa has just marked a pivotal moment by designating the Richard Dobie House as its 105th local landmark, celebrating over a century of cultural heritage in the Dobieville neighborhood!

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Tampa council urged to purchase historic cemetery parcel before May 8 deadline Community advocates call for urgent city council motion to protect Showman's Rest cemetery.

Tampa's City Council faces a pressing decision to protect the historic Showman's Rest Cemetery before a looming deadline—will they act to preserve the community's legacy?

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Tampa made aviation history! 🛩️ The first commercial flight ever took off right here in 1914.
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In downtown Tampa is the Soulwalk. Which is an arts and heritage “trail" that tells the rich history of Tampa Bay's Black communities and highlights the diverse, thriving creative community in present-day Tampa. - tampa.gov

James Simon’s sculptures of musicians, dancers, and a jukebox help highlight the importance of music to the history and culture of the historic Central Avenue Business District. -tampa.gov

The artwork at Perry Harvey Park in downtown Tampa.

Perry Harvey, Sr. Bronze Statue by artist Joel Randell in Perry Harvey Sr. Park in downtown Tampa - Tampa.gov

This Black History Month, we're honoring the incredible contributions of Tampa's Black community.

Perry Harvey Sr. Park is a powerful reminder of that legacy—celebrating the leaders, artists, and changemakers who've helped shape our city. ❤️ #TampaHistory #UnlockTampaBay

Tampa Tales & Treasures - Vignette 4 - Kennedy

John F. #Kennedy was the very first sitting President of the United States to visit #Tampa.

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