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On April 25, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, heralding the beginning of the Spanish-American War. Fort De Soto, on Mullet Key, was commissioned to help defend the sea approach to Tampa Bay, Florida. The fort’s main defensive feature was a grouping of eight 12-inch-bore mortars, each capable of dropping a half-ton projectile on enemy ships miles away; four of these historic mortars are still in place. In 1948, the fort’s 884 acres were sold to Pinellas County, which had long coveted the land for a park. On May 11, 1963, the celebration for the grand opening of Fort De Soto Park featured appearances from Henry Fonda, Guy Lombardo, and Miss Florida. Thousands showed up for the opening ceremonies and were excited to explore everything the new park had to offer. These days, well over two and a half million people visit the park each year to enjoy its top-rated beaches and outdoor activities.
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Through Iconic images of America, Arcadia’s local history books open a window into yesterday.
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Town by town, coast to coast–Arcadia’s Images of America series covers it all through vintage photographs that bring history to life.
For over 20 years Arcadia Publishing has reconnected people to their community, their neighbors, and their past by offering a curbside view of hometown history.
Composed in a unique pictorial format with over two hundred vintage images and accompanying captions, Arcadia books animate the cherished memories, people, places, and events that define a community.
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Publication date : November 15, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1467107522
ISBN-13 : 978-1467107525
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,185,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,334 in Parks & Campgrounds Travel Reference (Books) #6,464 in Travel Pictorial Reference Books #8,008 in Photography History
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