La Quinta--Ybor's Home-Out in the Country
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Markerman62
N 27° 57.836 W 082° 26.437
17R E 358299 N 3094042
Located on E 12th Ave at N 17th St
Waymark Code: WMXV7R
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2018
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Vicente Martinez Ybor led the procession of cigar manufactures to Tampa making it the largest clear Havana cigar manufacturing center in the world. Here, on Dec. 22, 1886, he completed his country villa.
Ybor entertained lavishly with "fiestas campestres" and elegant balls in the great parlor. Many "lechones" (piglets) were roasted, and rejoicing ran high. For parties the Ybor City orchestra played "mazy" waltzes for dancing. At three o'clock in the morning, the magic hour, the strains of "Home Sweet Home" ended the festivities. Special trains were provided for guests from Tampa Town. The house was razed in the 1940's.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1991
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The Rotary Club of Ybor City
Website: Not listed
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