Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
El Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Photographed By AGS Media, June 21, 2010
1. El Centro Asturiano de Tampa Marker
The society built the present three-story yellow brick and stone building on the corner of Palm and Nebraska Avenues in 1914 after a fire destroyed the original clubhouse building. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the building features stylized classical columns and a sweeping stone stair leading to the main entrance. Major interior spaces include a grand theater, ballroom, and cantina with a 50-foot onyx bar. With a membership open to all, El Centro Asturiano quickly became the center of Spanish theater and opera hosting some of the finest performers in the nation. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1998 by The City of Tampa
Ybor City Development Corporation
and Florida Department of State,
Sandra B. Mortham, Secretary of State. (Marker Number F-386.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
this page online
Location. 27° 57.729′ N, 82° 27.067′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of North Nebraska Avenue and East Palm Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue. Marker is located at the northwest corner of the building, adjacent and perpendicular to a lighted sign for the Centro Asturiano and its restaurant, Latam at the Centro. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1913 North Nebraska 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 marker. First Citizen (a few steps from this marker); German-American Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington Junior High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ybor City Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Cuba” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sociedad La Union Marti-Maceo (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Regarding El Centro Asturiano de Tampa. In addition to its listing with the National
Photographed By AGS Media, June 21, 2010
2. Centro Asturiano Signs and Historical Marker
Korean War Hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Marine 1st Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez (for whom a Historical Marker was erected in downtown Tampa), was a member of El Centro Asturiano, and is buried in one of the two cemeteries established for the club.
Additional keywords. Ybor City Historic District
Photographed By Glenn Sheffield, June 28, 2010
3. El Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Photographed By AGS Media, June 21, 2010
4. El Centro Asturiano de Tampa
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,900 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 3. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 4. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
