– A Tampa Bay History Center walking tour of downtown Tampa brings participants to the remnants of Tampa’s first paved sidewalk on Lafayette Street, now East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The sidewalk was built from Georgia marble in 1888.
– A Tampa Bay History Center walking tour of downtown Tampa brings participants to the remnants of Tampa’s first paved sidewalk on Lafayette Street, now East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The sidewalk was built from Georgia marble in 1888. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Built in 1915 following the “layer-cake” design, Tampa’s Old City Hall is listed as a National Historic Building on the National Register of Historic Places. It underwent a $16 million renovation in 2017.
Built in 1915 following the “layer-cake” design, Tampa’s Old City Hall is listed as a National Historic Building on the National Register of Historic Places. It underwent a $16 million renovation in 2017. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Tour guide TJ Chaltry points to a photo on a public display across from Old City Hall that shows the same area where the participants stand, before it was surrounded by skyscrapers.
Tour guide TJ Chaltry points to a photo on a public display across from Old City Hall that shows the same area where the participants stand, before it was surrounded by skyscrapers. Photos by Carole Devillers
“Parking at the Courthouse," a 145-foot-long mosaic Massachusetts artist Mike Mandel created from one-inch porcelain tiles, is based on historic photographs of the old Hillsborough County courthouse. It is on the garage that replaced the courthouse.
“Parking at the Courthouse," a 145-foot-long mosaic Massachusetts artist Mike Mandel created from one-inch porcelain tiles, is based on historic photographs of the old Hillsborough County courthouse. It is on the garage that replaced the courthouse. Photos by Carole Devillers
One of the oldest churches in Tampa, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church was a Jesuit parish until 2005 when it transitioned to a Franciscan parish after celebrating the 100th anniversary of its 1905 dedication.
One of the oldest churches in Tampa, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church was a Jesuit parish until 2005 when it transitioned to a Franciscan parish after celebrating the 100th anniversary of its 1905 dedication. Photos by Carole Devillers
Surrounded by modern architecture, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church remains a distinctive Romanesque-style gem of granite and marble adorned with 70 stained glass windows made in Germany in the late 1800s.
Surrounded by modern architecture, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church remains a distinctive Romanesque-style gem of granite and marble adorned with 70 stained glass windows made in Germany in the late 1800s. Photos by Carole Devillers.
In front of the historic 1905 Federal Courthouse, now Le Meridien Hotel and Bizou Brasserie restaurant, tour guide TJ Chaltry introduces Charlie Wall, the old Tampa crime boss who testified in the courthouse after being subpoenaed.
In front of the historic 1905 Federal Courthouse, now Le Meridien Hotel and Bizou Brasserie restaurant, tour guide TJ Chaltry introduces Charlie Wall, the old Tampa crime boss who testified in the courthouse after being subpoenaed. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Built in 1998, the current United States Courthouse is named in honor of Sam M. Gibbons, a Tampa lawyer who served in World War II and Congress. The courthouse is 17 stories tall, one for each term Gibbons served in Congress.
Built in 1998, the current United States Courthouse is named in honor of Sam M. Gibbons, a Tampa lawyer who served in World War II and Congress. The courthouse is 17 stories tall, one for each term Gibbons served in Congress. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Opening in 1927, the Floridan Palace Hotel is Tampa’s only existing historic grand hotel. It has seen numerous celebrities such as Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Elvis Presley and others.
Opening in 1927, the Floridan Palace Hotel is Tampa’s only existing historic grand hotel. It has seen numerous celebrities such as Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Elvis Presley and others. Photos by Carole Devillers.
With its 19 floors, the Hotel Floridan (now known as the Floridan Palace Hotel) was Florida’s first skyscraper and remained the state tallest building until 1966. It has become a national historic landmark.
With its 19 floors, the Hotel Floridan (now known as the Floridan Palace Hotel) was Florida’s first skyscraper and remained the state tallest building until 1966. It has become a national historic landmark. Photos by Carole Devillers.
At the corner of Franklin and Polk streets is Tampa’s oldest dive bar, The Hub. In operation since 1949, it is famous for its graffiti-covered wood panels, thick cigarette smoke and cheap stiff drinks.
At the corner of Franklin and Polk streets is Tampa’s oldest dive bar, The Hub. In operation since 1949, it is famous for its graffiti-covered wood panels, thick cigarette smoke and cheap stiff drinks. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Traffic passes the Kress block - the former Woolworth building and the old J. J. Newberry store - which adjoin the S. H. Kress & Co. building, a 1928 department store that closed in 1981 and went on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Traffic passes the Kress block - the former Woolworth building and the old J. J. Newberry store - which adjoin the S. H. Kress & Co. building, a 1928 department store that closed in 1981 and went on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Holding a historical photo in front of the old F. W. Woolworth store, tour guide TJ Chaltry explains how lunch counter sit-ins staged there in 1960 by Black students protesting segregation caused Woolworth to become a catalyst for changes statewide.
Holding a historical photo in front of the old F. W. Woolworth store, tour guide TJ Chaltry explains how lunch counter sit-ins staged there in 1960 by Black students protesting segregation caused Woolworth to become a catalyst for changes statewide. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Established in 1926, the historic Tampa Theatre is one of America’s most elaborate movie palaces and a beloved community landmark. It hosts more than 700 events each year, including films, concerts and special events.
Established in 1926, the historic Tampa Theatre is one of America’s most elaborate movie palaces and a beloved community landmark. It hosts more than 700 events each year, including films, concerts and special events. Photos by Carole Devillers.
While preserving some of its historic buildings, Tampa embraces the future with modern architecture that gives, with its structures of various sizes, shapes and materials, an eclectic look to its cityscape.
While preserving some of its historic buildings, Tampa embraces the future with modern architecture that gives, with its structures of various sizes, shapes and materials, an eclectic look to its cityscape. Photos by Carole Devillers.

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Michele SmithTuesday, September 27, 2022
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