Italian Club Life In Tampa
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N 27° 57.612 W 082° 26.362
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Italian Club Life In Tampa historic marker located at 7th Avenue & 18th Street, Ybor City, Tampa.
Waymark Code: WM5WHC
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2009
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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 Societa 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
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: National Italian American Foundation
Website: [Web Link]
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