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Founded in the late nineteenth century as a railroad town, St. Petersburg quickly emerged as the “Sunshine City,” a preferred west-coast destination for Americans seeking Florida’s sun, sand, and surf.
The images collected in Historic Photos of St. Petersburg combine to form a remarkable portrait of this unique community. Among numerous subjects key to the city’s past are an early Mirror Lake, the Detroit Hotel, the Million Dollar Pier, the Snell Arcade, shuffleboard courts, Whitted Airport, the Aquatarium, Festival of States parades, the Orange Belt Railway, Roser Park, and of course, the famous green benches.
In stunning black-and-white photography, this handsome coffee-table book details the historical growth of St. Petersburg from its early days up to recent times. Spanning two centuries and nearly 200 images, the book follows the building of this history-rich city, offering a compelling look into the past for any longtime resident and every history buff of St. Petersburg.
Publisher : Turner
Publication date : February 1, 2008
Language : English
Print length : 220 pages
ISBN-10 : 1683369998
ISBN-13 : 978-1683369998
Item Weight : 1.67 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,417,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #549 in City Photography #21,213 in U.S. State & Local History
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