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Monday, November 06, 2006
History
I am very curious about the history of Seminole Heights. What was this area called before it was Seminole Heights? What was it known for? What is the oldest platted subdivision in modern Seminole Heights.
Steve G. is our historian and can answer all your questions. As a matter of fact, Tuesday 11/14/06 there is a history in pictures at the Seminole Heights Garden Center at 7:00 pm. I'm looking forward to it.
A Look At Days Gone By
Burgert Brothers: Over 100 photos of our neighborhood’s history
Oral Histories: Tales of the early years, told by community elders
Enlightening & entertaining narration by Dr. Steve Gluckman
The first plotted subdivision actually predates Ft. Brooke, and was called Tierra del Payasos, platted by Hernado de Soto's third leuitenant, Carmen Electra. Gibsonton later tried to declare it's self Tierra del Payasos and a heated battle of words and childish seltzer sprayings ensued. Later, this area was called Stinkytown. It was a place where tranny hookers who had been run out of Fort Brooke came to ply their trade.
Steve G. is our historian and can answer all your questions. As a matter of fact, Tuesday 11/14/06 there is a history in pictures at the Seminole Heights Garden Center at 7:00 pm. I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteA Look At Days Gone By
Burgert Brothers: Over 100 photos of our neighborhood’s history
Oral Histories: Tales of the early years, told by community elders
Enlightening & entertaining narration
by Dr. Steve Gluckman
The first plotted subdivision actually predates Ft. Brooke, and was called Tierra del Payasos, platted by Hernado de Soto's third leuitenant, Carmen Electra. Gibsonton later tried to declare it's self Tierra del Payasos and a heated battle of words and childish seltzer sprayings ensued.
ReplyDeleteLater, this area was called Stinkytown. It was a place where tranny hookers who had been run out of Fort Brooke came to ply their trade.