Morgan Cigar Factory-A Symbol of Tampa's Romantic Cigar Industry
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Markerman62
N 27° 57.924 W 082° 28.975
17R E 354139 N 3094254
Located on N. Howard Ave at W. St. Louis St in West Tampa.
Waymark Code: WMQ7EJ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2016
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In 1907 William T. Morgan erected this three story cigar factory and soon his Juan De Fuca label attained wide acceptance throughout the country. By 1910, the company had to move to larger quarters to accommodate 1,000 workers.
After Morgan vacated this building, it was occupied by six other cigar factories. In 1991, Advanced Promotional Concepts, Inc., purchased the building and restored it to its original state.
Marker Number: None
Date: March 11, 1993
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Established by Advanced Promotional Concepts, Inc. Sponsored by the West Tampa Historical Society
Website: Not listed
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