Ybor City in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

La Quinta

Ybor's Home-Out in the Country

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 28, 2018

1. La Quinta Marker

Inscription. Vicente Martinez Ybor led the procession of cigar manufactures to Tampa making it the largest clear Havana cigar manufacturing center in the world. Here, on Dec. 22, 1886, he completed his country villa.

Ybor entertained lavishly with "fiestas campestres" and elegant balls in the great parlor. Many "lechones" (piglets) were roasted, and rejoicing ran high. For parties the Ybor City orchestra played "mazy" waltzes for dancing. At three o'clock in the morning, the magic hour, the strains of "Home Sweet Home" ended the festivities. Special trains were provided for guests from Tampa Town. The house was razed in the 1940's.

Erected 1991 by The Rotary Club of Ybor City.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 22, 1886.

Location. 27° 57.836′ N, 82° 26.437′ W. Marker is in Ybor City, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of East 12th Avenue and North 17th Street, on the left when traveling east on East 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Fire Station No. 4 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ybor Centennial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Joven Francesa Bakery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Fort King Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anthony P. Pizzo (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Birth of Mutual Aid Societies in America (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mayor Nick C. Nuccio (approx. ¼ mile away).

La Quinta Marker looking north across East 12th Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 28, 2018

2. La Quinta Marker looking north across East 12th Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.