The Tampa Bay Hotel, 1891 The University of Tampa, 1933
Posted by: sfwife
N 27° 56.808 W 082° 27.836
17R E 355982 N 3092171
Historical marker on the University of Tampa
Waymark Code: WM2AD3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Views: 42
This former grand old resort hotel, a seat of culture and education, has been the proud symbol of Tampa since 1891. Erected by the University of Tampa Class of 1991, on the occasion of the centennial of the building, this marker is a tribute to the role of the hotel and the university in the rich history of this area.
Let those who have passed through these halls inspire us to realize that life is truly what we make of it.
Marker Number: none
Date: April 13, 1991
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The University of Tampa Class of 1991
Website: [Web Link]
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