Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Italian Club Life In Tampa
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 28, 2008
1. Italian Club Life In Tampa Marker
Tampa's Italians have supported a flourishing club life almost from their first arrival in the 1880's. L'Unione Italiana, the first mutual aid society, was organized in 1894. Initially located directly across the street, the club stood there until fire destroyed it in 1914. The Italian community replaced it with the present structure in 1918.
Centers such as this, La Società Italia, and the Sons Of Italy Lodge, have provided numerous cultural, educational and medical services since their founding and thereby have enhanced the quality of Tampa's life.
Erected by The National Italian American Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 27° 57.617′ N, 82° 26.361′ W. Marker was in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker was on E . 7th Ave, on the right when traveling west. Located in Ybor City Historic District of Tampa, near Angel Oliva Senior St. SW corner. Touch for map. Marker was 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
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is being restored and will soon be returned.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 28, 2008
2. Italian Club Life In Tampa Marker at L'Unione Italiana
The mission of L’Unione Italiana is to preserve and honor the culture, traditions and heritage of the Italian Community and to maintain the historical facility as a functioning memorial to the working class immigrants.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,253 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 8, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
