Ybor Centennial Park - Tampa, FL
N 27° 57.702 W 082° 26.331
17R E 358470 N 3093793
Small city park with statues of historic locals and art studio.
Waymark Code: WM6ZW6
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2009
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?YBOR CENTENNIAL PARK
On June 12, 1986, the Tampa City Council passed Ordinance No. 9297-a naming this 0park:
"Ybor Centennial Park By Which Name It Shall Hereafter And Forever Be Known."
The Ordinance Commemorates Ybor City's Centennial and it's colorful and vibrant past. The park officially honors Vicente Martinez - Ybor, the developer of Ybor City. This world famous cigar center gave Tampa its rich and exotic Latin Heritage.
Erected In Loving Memory Of Vicente Martinez - Ybor By The Ybor Chamber Of Commerce, and The Ybor City Museum Society 1993
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Located in historic Ybor City, Centennial Park offers shade, benches and statues representing those who contribued to Ybor's history. Its central location provides a place for many events, including Flan Fest, Festa Italiana, the Ybor Arts and Crafts Festival, parades, and more.
The park is home to the Ybor Art Studio and offers a variety of classes from painting to pottery. For a complete list of classes, please call the Ybor Art Studio at 242-5370.
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