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

Birthplace of Tony Pizzo

Historian, Author, and Civic Leader

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, 1993

1. Birthplace of Tony Pizzo-Historian, Author, and Civic Leader Marker

Inscription. On September 22, 1912 Anthony P.(Tony) Pizzo was born in the family home on this block, neighboring the family livery stable, and eventually produce store, dating from the 1870's.

Tony's love of his community and his interest in history resulted in a lifelong research into Ybor City and Tampa history. Tony was instrumental in placing most of the historical markers which now stand in Ybor City and Tampa, through the Tampa Historical Society, which he founded. His work was chronicled in numerous artifacts, books, and a nine part television series.

He was active in the civic affairs of his beloved Tampa Town, which earned him the Outstanding Citizen of the year Award, the Liberty Bell Award and high decorations from the governments of Cuba and Italy.

Ybor City's beloved story teller served as Hillsborough County's official historian for many years prior to his death on January 2, 1994.

Erected 1995 by Tampa Historical Society and the The Tampa Tribune.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1912.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 27° 57.666′

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N, 82° 26.363′ W. Marker was in Ybor City, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker was at the intersection of East 8th Avenue and North 18th Street, on the right when traveling west on East 8th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1724 East 8th 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 location. Anthony P. Pizzo (here, next to this marker); Historic Fort King Trail (a few steps from this marker); Anthony P. "Tony" Pizzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Nick C. Nuccio (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fire Station No. 4 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); L’Unione Italiana (about 300 feet away); Ybor Centennial Park (about 300 feet away); La Joven Francesa Bakery (about 400 feet away).

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named Anthony P. Pizzo (see nearby markers).

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 12, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.