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

Molly Ferrara

1905-1979

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 23, 2016

1. Molly Ferrara Marker

Inscription. Molly Ferrara, nee Antinori, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, was a native of Ybor City. In 1954, she was elected Alcaldesa of Ybor City, the only woman to hold this distinction. One of the Tampa's few successful businesswomen during her time, she founded, in 1937, Columbia Music and Appliances, a business she operated for over 40 years. Molly was honored with many awards and served on numerous committees promoting Ybor City locally, statewide, and internationally. Her accomplishments included: Founder of the Ybor City Girls Club, Woman of the Year Award, Elks Club Brotherhood Award for Service, and the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award. She served on many boards such as Hillsborough County Heart Association, Pan American Commission, Salvation Army, and International Trade Committee. She was Founding President of the Pilot's Club and Chairwoman of the International Relations of Business and Professional Women's Club of Tampa. She was also Tampa's first woman tax collector. An outstanding leader, Molly Ferrara was admired and loved for service and dedication to the community.

Erected 2013 by Hillsborough County Historical

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Advisory Council The Antinomy-Ferrara-West Families.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 27° 57.619′ N, 82° 26.495′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. It is in Ybor City. It is at the intersection of East 7th Avenue (County Road 574) and North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west on East 7th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 East 7th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Tampa Bay.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

Molly Ferrara Marker looking east on East 7th Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 23, 2016

2. Molly Ferrara Marker looking east on East 7th Avenue

other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vicente Martinez-Ybor (here, next to this marker); Centro Español de Tampa (a few steps from this marker); Roland M. Manteiga (a few steps from this marker); B.F. Marcos Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birth of Mutual Aid Societies in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Ybor City Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Orestes Ferrara (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Birth Of Ybor City (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,362 times since then and 190 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.