The clock tower over the J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City marks the spot of America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker.
The clock tower over the J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City marks the spot of America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker. Photo by Diane Egner
Newman’s three-level cigar museum is a walk through Tampa’s rich Latin history and culture.
Newman’s three-level cigar museum is a walk through Tampa’s rich Latin history and culture. Photo by Diane Egner
Guided tours of Tampa’s only active cigar factory are available weekdays when booked in advance on the jcnewman.com website.
Guided tours of Tampa’s only active cigar factory are available weekdays when booked in advance on the jcnewman.com website. Photo by Diane Egner
Packaged cigars made in the U.S.A., Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua are for sale at the Tampa factory.
Packaged cigars made in the U.S.A., Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua are for sale at the Tampa factory. Photo by Diane Egner
Nearly finished cigars pass by a cutting machine on the factory floor.
Nearly finished cigars pass by a cutting machine on the factory floor. Photo by Diane Egner
Cuesta Rey Cigars made by the Newman Company have been a cigar lover staple since 1884.
Cuesta Rey Cigars made by the Newman Company have been a cigar lover staple since 1884. Photo by Diane Egner
A Newman Company tour guide talks about the mix of tobacco that goes into cigar making.
A Newman Company tour guide talks about the mix of tobacco that goes into cigar making. Photo by Diane Egner
The sweet scent of cigar tobacco leaves wafts through the factory during tours.
The sweet scent of cigar tobacco leaves wafts through the factory during tours. Photo by Diane Egner
Misters lining the factory ceilings get the temperature and humidity just right for protecting the tobacco that goes into making cigars.
Misters lining the factory ceilings get the temperature and humidity just right for protecting the tobacco that goes into making cigars. Photo by Diane Egner
Newly made cigars are sorted in color-coded bins during the manufacturing process.
Newly made cigars are sorted in color-coded bins during the manufacturing process. Photo by Diane Egner

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