Exhibits
The following historical photographic collections from the City of Tampa's Archives and Records Division are accessible online via the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library.
City of Tampa Archives and Records Collection
This collection features photographs from various City of Tampa departments as well as outside organizations, and consists of a broad assortment of photographs featuring local places, people, and events.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Collection
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce photographic collection was donated to the City of Tampa by Tampa Historical Society in 1994. It provides a significant pictorial record of people, places, and events in Tampa from approximately 1950 to 1990.
Tampa Photo Supply Collection
The Tampa Photo Supply Collection was donated to the City of Tampa in 2016. It features a wide range of photographs taken by professional photographers Rose Rutigliano Weekley and Joseph Scolaro, primarily in Tampa and Hillsborough County from approximately 1947 to 1990.
Soulwalk Historical Markers
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
1505 N. Nebraska Avenue
City of Tampa Community Case
One Hundred Years Ago: Tampa in 1926
City of Tampa • 315 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Mascotte Room Display Case
Programs
Tampa in 1926
Monday, July 13th • 3:00p.m.
City of Tampa • 315 E. Kennedy Boulevard
3rd Floor, City Council Chambers
Celebrate Tampa’s 139th birthday by learning more about its history. Tampa Bay History Center historians Rodney Kite-Powell and Fred Hearns will talk about two historical events that happened 100 years ago. Learn about the creation of Black History Month, as well as the mysterious death of Davis Islands founder D.P. Davis. Birthday cake will be served following the program. Guests will receive a commemorate booklet: 100 Years Ago: Tampa in 1926.
Places That Matter
Wednesday, July 15th • 10:00a.m.
City Center at Hanna Avenue • 2555 E. Hanna Avenue
Part storytelling, part cultural asset mapping, Places That Matter is a new community-based platform developed by the City of Tampa. Its goal is to create a resource about cultural spaces and their meaning within the communities they are located.