Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cherokee Club
"El Pasaje"
— 1888 —
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
1. The Cherokee Club Marker
The second brick building erected in Ybor City. The Cherokee Club was a popular rendezvous for the elite in the 1890's. Later became known as El Pasaje Restaurant. Its fame spread throughout the Americas.
Jose Marti slept here on his first trip, Nov.25, 1891. Before retiring he said, "I feel happy amongst warriors…" Others who came here were: Col. "Teddy" Roosevelt, Pres. Grover Cleveland, Sir Winston Churchill, Gen. Leonard Wood and Frederick Remington. From 1890 to 1935 all Governors of Florida were feted here.
Erected 1962 by Ybor City Alcalde Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1810.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 27° 57.706′ N, 82° 26.666′ W. Marker was in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker was on 9th Avenue near 14th Street. Located in Ybor City Historic District of Tampa. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1915 14th St, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Cherokee Club and El Pasaje (here, next to this marker); Founding of the Cigar Industry in Tampa (a few steps from this marker); José Martí (within shouting distance of this marker); Attempt On The Life Of Jose Marti (within shouting distance of this marker); El Circulo Cubano (within shouting distance of this marker); La Liga Patriotica de Instruccion (within shouting distance of this marker); Ybor City's First Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); El Chino — Pajarito Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Regarding The Cherokee Club. Erected in 1886-88 with money donated by Vicente Ybor. It was popular with the elite and famous visitors. Jose Marti slept here on November 25, 1891. The Cherokee Club upstairs was founded in 1895 to promote social intercourse among its members, including many prominent Tampa businessmen and cigar manufacturers. Included in the building were a hotel and gambling casino.
Also in a portion
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008
2. The Cherokee Club Marker
The building has an Eclectic style with Italian Renaissance elements, and is modeled after an Italian Renaissance villa. It later was the home of Cafe Creole and the El Pasaje Club. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1972.
Also see . . . El Pasaje , Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on January 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008
3. The Cherokee Club Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. The Cherokee Club Marker
Located at the corner of 9th Ave. and 14th St.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
5. The Cherokee Club Marker
It later was the home of Cafe Creole ( wall mounted sign ) and the El Pasaje Club.
Photographed By AGS Media, July 13, 2010
6. El Pasaje Cafe Window
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,706 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on July 14, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
