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

Mayor Nick C. Nuccio

A Man Of Character

Photographed by Mike Stroud

1. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio Marker

Inscription.
Born in Tampa on October 24, 1901, the son of Sicilian immigrants, Vincenzo and Rosalia Nuccio. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio was born on Eighth Avenue, where he lived much of his life. He passionately believed in conducting his personal and professional life in a way that met the highest standards of integrity and exemplary character. His tenure as the first Latin Mayor of Tampa helped to pave the way for others of similar origin to find success in public service. His partner in life for more than 65 years was his devoted wife, Concetta Licata. Together they reared a wonderful family that included a son, Vincent and daughters, Rosalie (Lillie) and Marietta. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio was perhaps the most beloved politician in Tampa's history. He died on August 26, 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1971.

Location. 27° 57.671′ N, 82° 26.318′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. It is in Ybor City. It is on E. 8th Ave near Angel Oliva Senior St. Located in Ybor City Historic District of Tampa, at Ybor Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anthony P. "Tony" Pizzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ybor Centennial Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); La Joven Francesa Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fire Station No. 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony P. Pizzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fort King Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Italian Club Life In Tampa (about 400 feet away); L’Unione Italiana (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Birthplace of Tony Pizzo (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Ybor City Museum State Park. Florida State Parks website entry (Submitted on January 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 2008

2. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,668 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.