Naples in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Tin City

City of Naples Diamond Jubilee

— 1923-1998 —

Tin City Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 30, 2015

1. Tin City Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Tin City's legacy began in the 1920's when Henry Espenlaub, brother-in-law of Ed Frank (Swamp Buggy Creator), leased his property to pioneering commercial fishing families. They constructed docks and tin roofed buildings to serve fishing fleets and clam and oyster processing plant. Its strategic positioning near the Tamiami Trail (est. 1928,) and the Naples Depot (est. 1927) made it one of the City’s first economic centers and attractions. In 1977 Kenney Schryver led the initiative to transform the property into a themed shopping area.

Sponsored by: Mike and Kathy Peppe and Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 26° 8.452′ N, 81° 47.415′ W. Marker is in Naples, Florida, in Collier County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 12th Street South and 6th Avenue South, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 5th Ave S, Naples FL 34102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Naples Depot (approx. 0.2 miles

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 30, 2015

2. Dockside

Boardwalk Fun, Shops & Dining

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away); a different marker also named The Naples Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Crayton Cove (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Naples Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Naples Pier (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rosemary Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lester J. and Dellora A. Norris (approx. 10.4 miles away); Bonita Springs Elementary School (approx. 13½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naples.

Tin City Restaurants image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 30, 2015

3. Tin City Restaurants

Waterfront Dining, Riverwalk Restaurant, M&M Cafe

Tin City Waterfront with marina and docked boats image. Click for full size.

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4. Tin City Waterfront with marina and docked boats

Kelly's Fish House Dining Room

Tin City Riverside image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 30, 2015

5. Tin City Riverside

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6. Tin City Marker

Dockside Board Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 30, 2015

7. Dockside Board Walk

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 30, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.