Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tampa Bay Hotel, 1891
The University of Tampa, 1933
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2009
1. Tampa Bay Hotel, 1891 Marker
Let those who have passed through these halls inspire us to realize that life is truly what we make of it.
Erected 1991 by Town of Tampa, Tampa Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 27° 56.808′ N, 82° 27.837′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on University Drive. Near W. Kennedy Boulevard, University of Tampa Campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Tampa Bay Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Brooke Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); De Soto (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spanish Fort (about 300 feet
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Also see . . . The University of Tampa. Home to the oak tree under which Hernando de Soto supposedly met the chief of the local Native-American tribes upon first coming ashore at what is now Tampa. The campus includes the location of the former Tampa fairgrounds, where legend has it that Babe Ruth hit a home run of 630 feet, the longest of his career. (Submitted on June 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2009
2. Tampa Bay Hotel, 1891 Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2009
3. Tampa Bay Hotel, Plant Hall
One of Plant Hall's many minarets.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2009
4. Tampa Bay Hotel~ National Historic Landmark
Tampa Bay Hotel *** (added 1972 - Building - #72000322)
Also known as University of Tampa,Plant Hall
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer: Wood,J.A.
Architectural Style: Exotic Revival, Other
Historic Person: Plant,Henry Bradley
Significant Year: 1920, 1888
Area of Significance: Military, Literature, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Hotel
Current Function: Education
Current Sub-function: College
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2009
5. Sticks of Fire
Is the legendary Indian meaning of the word Tampa "Bringing the light of knowledge and the warmth of feeling to a people who don't just wish to exist, but to excel."
It is designed in seven parts to be symbolic of the ideal of perfection toward which everyone may aspire in one's own personal way, and to serve as a meeting place on the green in the historic center of Tampa for the past, the present, and the future.
This sculpture commemorates the spirit of Tampa and is dedicated in honor of the seven trustee families who in 1980 anonymously gave 2.5 million dollars as a confidence gift to help Tampa's own independent institution of higher learning be a more nearly perfect university.
The sculpture was created by O.V. Shaffer of Clinton, Wisconsin, under the auspices of the University of Tampa in cooperation with the City of Tampa, and made possible by the generosity of the General Telephone Company of Florida.
January 20, 1984
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, February 26, 2013
6. Tampa Bay Hotel
National Historic Landmark plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,333 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on July 10, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
