Historic Photos of Tampa
by Ralph Brower
By the late nineteenth century, the city of Tampa was a vibrant, cultural center. Through the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern era, Tampa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens.This volume,Historic Photos of Tampa,captures this journey through still photography from the Burgett Brothers Photographic Archives held at the TampaHillsborough County Public Library. From the late 1800s, the Depression era, and to the building of a modern metropolis,Historic Photos of Tampafollows life, government, education, and events throughout Tampa's rich history.The book captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, the images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Author Biography
Ralph Brower first moved to Tampa in 1964 and has lived there the better part of his life. He earned a bachelor of arts from the University of Alabama and a master of business administration from Saint Leo University. He has spent time as a writer, an artist, and a woodworker.He has been employed in the property and casualty industry for more than twenty years; roles have included researcher, analyst, and composer of technical manuals and procedures. Ralph and his wife, Sue, share their home with a beloved beagle. They live in Tampa.
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