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

Cherokee Club and El Pasaje

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2021

1. Cherokee Club and El Pasaje Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building, constructed in 1895, was among the first brick structures in Ybor City. It originally housed the Cherokee Club (known briefly as the Osceola Club), one of the earliest social clubs in Tampa. Cherokee Club members included Edward Manrara, who was Vicente Martinez Ybor's business partner, and Peter O. Knight, who became one of the most powerful businessmen in Tampa's history. In addition to housing the club offices and meeting space, the building has been home to several different restaurants, including El Pasaje, which was named for the arcade - the building's dominant architectural feature - that fronts Ninth Avenue.

Erected 2020 by Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.Originally erected by Ybor City Alcalde Association, 1962. Replacement marker funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 27° 57.705′ N, 82° 26.665′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County

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. Marker is at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on East 9th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1320 East 9th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); La Casa de Pedroso (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

Regarding Cherokee Club and El Pasaje. This marker replaces an older one with incorrect text.

Also see . . . Cherokee Club. (Submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Cherokee Club and El Pasaje Marker looking west image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2021

2. Cherokee Club and El Pasaje Marker looking west

Cherokee Club and El Pasaje image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Florida Memory, circa 1960

3. Cherokee Club and El Pasaje

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.