Columbia Restaurant founded 1905
N 27° 57.613 W 082° 26.101
17R E 358845 N 3093624
Teddy only missed the opening by a few years.
Waymark Code: WM701R
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2009
Views: 23
The Columbia is the oldest and largest Spanish restaurant in the United States. It was opened as a cafe for cigarmakers by Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. When he died in 1930 his son Casimiro Hernandez, Jr. then brought it to its present glory.
The Columbia has helped popularize Spain's exotic cuisine in America, and through the years has played host to celebrities and world figures. The restaurant has always been under the management of the founding family.
Marker Number: none
Date: 1982
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Tampa Historical Society
Website: [Web Link]
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