Face to Face with History - Tampa Bay History Center

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Face to Face with History
Community Case Talks..............pg. 2
By Marsha Quinn
President’s Letter........................pg. 2
Map Exhibition...........................pg. 2
Artifact Spotlight........................pg. 3
Sicily Trip.....................................pg. 3
DooDads.....................................pg. 3
Annual Report............................pg. 4
Donor Spotlight.........................pg. 6
Financial Reports........................pg. 7
Members......................................pg. 8
Donors.........................................pg. 9
New Trustees.............................pg. 10
Staff.............................................pg. 11
Board of Trustees.....................pg. 11
History Center Foundation.....pg. 11
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How a group of fifth graders used an old map and a 1930 census to uncover the
fascinating history of their Tampa neighborhood.
The students at B. C. Graham Elementary School been learning about.
were busy cutting, gluing, and coloring, creating
Built in 1923, B. C. Graham Elementary is located
poster collages to tell the story of their historic in Tampa Heights, near the corner of Columbus and
Tampa Heights neighborhood. It was the culmina- North Boulevard. Many of the charming bungalows
tion of a two-week program that would turn these in the neighborhood were built before 1925 and
fifth graders into history detectives, transporting them while some have been refurbished, others show
back to the 1930s on what one student their 100-plus years of wear.
described as “the bestest and longest field trip ever.”
The students began with a walking field trip around
The History Center
their school to identify
invited the students to
homes built before 1930.
learn about their school
Mr. John Perry, the school
and the residents who
media specialist, equipped
lived in the neighborthe students with a guide to
hood during the 1930s.
architectural features, while
Led by History Center
History Center volunteers
volunteers, and using
provided copies of a 1931
original-source docuSanborn insurance map of
ments from the History
the neighborhood.
Center’s collection, the B.C. Graham Media Specialist John Perry introduces
Students took photos
students were tasked the students to a 1931 Sandborn fire insurance map. of homes and buildings,
with finding out all they could about the history of learning how to use architectural features to guess
their neighborhood and to archive their their ages. Often, “mine is the oldest” disputes
findings.
were cleared up with help from the Hillsborough
Nearing the end of their investigation, the kids County property appraiser’s website. After
were working feverishly on their projects when completing their field work, students selected 17
Sam Marcadis walked into the classroom. The homes for the project.
spry 80-year-old had been there before–he attended
B. C. Graham in 1931. The students, after digging Continued on page 5
through census reports and city directories, were
about to come face-to-face with the history they had
Tracing Tampa’s Sicilian Heritage
Last month, I had the privilege of joining 18 History Center members and guests
on a nine day journey through Sicily. Our goal
was to visit areas that many Tampa immigrants called home prior to the late 19th and
early 20th centuries. At that time, life in Sicily
was difficult. Poverty was extreme and
opportunities few. Many Sicilians yearned
for a better life and looked to America as
a place to build a new future.
One can only imagine the touching scenes, played out thousands of
times in small towns and villages throughout Sicily, of families bidding
their goodbyes to loved ones setting off to a land of new opportunities.
Many of these immigrants left home on foot or riding on a carrettu
sicilianu, or Sicilian donkey cart, journeying many miles over rugged
terrain to port cities such as Palermo, where they boarded ships bound
for America.
A significant number of Sicilians who settled in Tampa came from the
province of Agrigento, on Sicily’s southern coast. A visit to this area was
the highlight of our trip. As we walked the streets of Santo Stefano
Quisquina, one of several towns in the province of Agrigento, we were
immediately taken aback. Familiar Tampa surnames were evident on
Community Case Talks
street signs and store fronts everywhere we turned! We had similar
experiences in Alessandria della Rocca and San Biagio Platani. It was
particularly powerful to watch as several in our party, whose ancestors
came from these towns, made connections with some of the locals and
even met distant relatives.
When planning this trip, we were committed to helping our guests
“connect the dots” between Sicily and Tampa. During our journey,
this goal was accomplished on multiple occasions and I think we all
returned with a deeper understanding of the ties that bind this
Mediterranean island and Tampa.
In addition to thanking my fellow travelers, I want to express my
gratitude to my friend Vince Pardo for assisting me in organizing and
leading this trip. Vince established Agrigento as one of Tampa’s “Sister
Cities” and has led many trips to Sicily to help visitors from Tampa
gain a richer understanding of this important part of our community’s
history. He is a wealth of knowledge and, understandably, very proud
of his Sicilian heritage. I’m grateful to him for accompanying us on
our exploration.
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President and CEO
Map Exhibition Delights in the Details
Doretha Edgecomb and
daughter Allison share
memories from their
family involvement with
the program.
The History Center is proud to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Tampa Bay celebrate their 50th anniversary with a temporary exhibit
in our Community Case. On April 6, the organization participated
in the first ever Community Case Talk, a free event where Community
Case participants can share their story with supporters and the
general public. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay helps children
(called 'Littles') succeed in life by providing caring adult mentors
(called 'Bigs'). The non-profit got its start in 1964 as two separate
organizations, one that focused on helping boys, the other on girls.
In the early years, the agency served 35 children per year. Fifty years
later, the agency serves nearly 2,000 boys and girls every year in
Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties.
Supported by the Wachovia Foundation, the Community Case is
located in the second floor gallery and offers local non-profit
cultural organizations, schools, and neighborhood associations a
unique opportunity to place their story side-by-side with the events
and people that shaped the history of Tampa Bay.
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This early 1900s map of Rio Vista, located near Daytona Beach, Florida
is part of a new exhibition in the Touchton Map Gallery.
General maps of the state of Florida, like most maps that cover
large geographic areas, usually resort to showing cities and towns in
the most basic ways, sometimes represented only by tiny dots on
the map. A new exhibition in the Touchton Map Gallery, however,
offers a more nuanced perspective. More Than Dots on a Map: Florida
Cities and Towns, which opened in May, features maps devoted exclusively
to cities, towns and neighborhoods.
The maps in the exhibition range from the 1880s through the
1960s, and cover the broad geographic scope of the Sunshine State.
Maps of central Florida dating from the 1880s are featured along
with a 1921 chamber of commerce map of Lakeland, a 1918
pocket map of St. Petersburg, and an 1853 map of Tampa in which
Ft. Brooke is prominently featured.
All of the maps in the exhibit, with two exceptions, are on loan
from J. Thomas and Lavinia Witt Touchton. The Quintilla Geer
Bruton Archives Center at the East Hillsborough Historical Society
has graciously agreed to loan an early plat map of Plant City for the
exhibition, and the 1853 map of Tampa is from the History Center’s
collection.
History Center Journeys to Sicily
History Center President and CEO C.J. Roberts and Vince Pardo meet with the
mayor and other representatives from the city of Santo Stefano Quisquina, Sicily.
From Palermo to Agrigento, Regussa to Taormina, members of the
History Center trekked across Sicily, tracing the roots of Tampa’s
Italian heritage on an unforgettable 11-day journey.
The History Center, together with AAA and assistance from Vince
Pardo, head of the Tampa-Sicily Sister Cities program, planned the
trip, which included stops in a dozen cities and towns, including Santo
Stefano Quisquina, Allesandra Della Rocca and San Biaggio, which
have direct familial ties to Tampa.
More than 90% of the Italians who immigrated to Tampa in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries traveled from Sicily. Today, descendants of those
Artifact Spotlight
Silver Slugger Award presented to
Tino Martinez, 1997
L2010.099.013
Loan courtesy of Tino Martinez
By Travis Puterbaugh, former curator of
collections and research
DooDad Art
and Sculpture
Competition
early immigrant families–including several on this trip–trace their Old
Country relatives back to the province of Agrigento in the westcentral portion of the Mediterranean island.
The excursion went beyond Tampa’s connections, though, as we
explored the complex layers of the island’s history, which includes
Greek, Roman, Arabic, Norman, and Spanish influences, just to name
a few.
Long days filled with exploration were fueled by an array of
exotic Sicilian cuisine. Along the way, the group sampled homemade
ricotta cheese, locally-sourced vegetables and herbs like fresh fennel
and tomatoes, dined
on fresh seafood
dishes like pasta con
sarde (pasta with
sardines), an island
staple, and sampled
a glass or two of
regional wines. The History Center
and AAA are already
making plans for
our next journey
abroad. Contact the Trip members pose in front of the Temple of
Concordia in Agrigento. Constructed in 450 B.C.,
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plans take shape.
At first glance, visitors might wonder why a trophy
won by a member of the New York Yankees would
be on display in the Year Round Sports exhibit on the
second floor of the Tampa Bay History
Center. That’s because the trophy belongs to Tampa
native Tino Martinez, who spent seven seasons
playing for the New York Yankees.
Awarded annually to the best offensive player in
each league at their position, the Hillerich and Bradsby
Silver Slugger Award is voted on by Major League
Baseball’s coaches and managers. The award is a
36-inch, sterling silver bat-shaped trophy, which is
appropriate because Hillerich and Bradsby is the
manufacturer of Louisville Slugger baseball bats.
In 1997, Martinez won his one and only Silver
Slugger Award as first baseman for the New York
Yankees. That season, Martinez posted career highs
in all of the categories used to determine a Silver
Slugger winner, batting .296 with 44 home runs and
141 RBIs, as well as posting a .577 slugging percentage
and .371 on– base percentage. In addition to winning
the Silver Slugger Award, Martinez earned the second
All-Star nod of his career and finished second in
American League Most Valuable Player voting behind
only Seattle’s Ken Griffey, Jr.
A graduate of Tampa’s Jefferson High School and
the University of Tampa, Martinez played 16
seasons in Major League Baseball as a member of the
Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St. Louis
Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays. He also won four
World Series titles with the New York Yankees and a
gold medal for the United States in the 1988
Summer Olympics.
Kids pose with Fox 13’s Charlie Belcher during a live segment of Good
Day Tampa Bay. Belcher was on hand to highlight the 3rd Annual DooDad
Art and Sculpture Competition, which took place at the History Center in
May. Hillsborough County art classes were supplied with 3,000 cigar boxes
to repurpose into works of art. The results ranged from leaping cigar box
frogs to this clever paper mache cigar box photo booth.
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Annual Report
Collections
• The History Center accessioned 1,292 artifacts into its collection.
• The largest gift of FY 2013 was a donation of artifacts and papers from George B. Howell III
that relate to the law career of Peter O. Knight.
• Several former Maas Brothers employees donated a large collection of artifacts from the Maas
Brothers department store. The gifts followed a reunion of store employees at the History
Center.
Exhibitions
For the past five years, the History
Center has presented world-class
exhibitions, quality educational
programs for children and adults, and
fun events for the entire community.
Last year was no exception. From
offering more than 50 adult and
children’s programs to launching
groundbreaking exhibitions like Florida
Wildlife Corridor Expedition: The
Photographs of Carlton Ward, Jr. and
Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years
of Florida Maps, the History Center sets
a high bar for cultural attractions in the
bay area.
We welcomed a record number of
visitors in 2013, added more than
1,000 artifacts to our historical
collections and added more benefits
and perks for our members.
Some of our accomplishments
from the 2013 fiscal year are highlighted on the following pages.
I would also like to acknowledge our
newly elected officers. First I’d like to
congratulate Jim Robbins on his
election as chair of the Board of
Trustees. Jim's leadership will be
further supported by the election to
office of Steve Raney as vice chair,
Henry Gonzalez as treasurer, and
Sandy Rief as secretary. It has truly
been an honor to serve as chair these
past two years, and I'm as excited
about the future of the History Center
as I've been in my seven years on the
board. I hope that you'll keep coming
back frequently in the coming year to
see the many engaging exhibitions and
programs we have lined up for you.
Sincerely,
Paul L. Whiting, Jr.
Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees
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• Coffee: The World In Your Cup, from the Burke
Museum at the University of Washington.
• Florida Wildlife Cor ridor, produced by the History
Center in partnership with Carlton Ward Jr.
• The Big Pictur e: A Selection of
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Cirkut Photographs from
Bur gert Brothers Collection, produced by the History Center
in partnership with the Tampa-Hillsborough County
Public Library System.
Cir cus!: The Photographs of Fr eder ick W. Glasier, from the Ringling Museum of Art.
Char ting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida Maps, produced by the History
Center in partnership with J. Thomas Touchton.
Education Programs
• Offered more than two dozen family and children’s programs
including the Great Caper, Night at the Museum, American
• Girl workshops, Home School History Days, and summer
and spring break “Adventure Camps.”
• Participated in 10 community or school outreach
presentations.
Hosted more than 40 programs for adults including Florida
• Conversations
lectures, Sangria and Stories, book group
Membership
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meetings, and OLLI classes.
418 new members joined the History Center in 2013.
A “flexible additional guest” benefit was added to the Supporter Member level and up,
allowing Supporter level members and above to bring additional guests with them when they
visit the Center.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium became our newest new local reciprocal partner, offering Center
members 50% admission discount.
History Center members can now subscribe to the Florida Humanities Council’s magazine
FORUM, at no charge.
Fundraising
The 2013 Annual Gala enjoyed continued success under the leadership of Co-Chairs George and Mary Lib Howell and Honorary Chair
• E.J.
Salcines. Our 2014 Co-Chairs, Jim and Lindsey Robbins and our Ambassador Committee led by June Annis, are already hard at work
on the 2014 Gala, scheduled for Friday, October 10th.
• Donors to the Center now have an opportunity to be recognized on signage in the gallery for a full year by joining our Temporary and
Traveling Exhibit Program.
The History Center launched an annual “1834 Society” Luncheon to recognize donors who have made a planned gift to the Center, and to
• educate
other donors about legacy giving.
Increased Visibility
• Received more than $60,000 in in-kind media sponsorship dollars.
• Winner of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay award for “Best Awareness-Raising Exhibition
and Documentary” for Florida Wildlife Corridor Exhibition: The Photographs of Carlton Ward, Jr.
Service and Outreach
• Partnered with WUSF Public Media for the premiere of the FWCE Documentary.
• Received Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award; consistently ranked as Tampa’s No. 1 museum.
• Welcomed over 78,000 visitors, a record attendance year.
• 91 volunteers collectively provided more than 5,899 hours of volunteer service.
• History Center staff provided educational activities at more than 20 community events.
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Top: History Center docents assist students with census
records.
Left: B.C. Graham students pose in front of one the 17
historic houses their class studied.
Bottom: Students pose with Sam and Ralph Marcadis.
Next, using the 1931 Tampa city directory,
students learned the names and occupations
of the people who lived at a particular
address. A fireman, a police lieutenant, a
dressmaker, a lawyer, a bookkeeper, a
pharmacist, a jeweler, a teacher, and even the
B. C. Graham cafeteria lady came to life.
Students then tackled the 1930 census.
These reports were hand written in cursive,
and reading them proved to be a hard, but
rewarding, task for students. They learned
about the residents’ birthplaces, using an atlas
to learn about far-away countries like Italy,
Greece, and Jerusalem. History Center
volunteers provided additional research, too,
including birth and death records, historical
background, and insight into occupations.
While reading the 1930 census, students
came across the Marcadis family, who lived
on Warren Ave., a block from B. C. Graham.
History Center docent Carl Zielonka
recognized the name, and contacted his
friend Ralph Marcadis. Ralph’s father, it
turned out, had attended the school as a
young boy. Ralph knew there was only one
thing to do: he brought his father, Sam, to B.
C. Graham to meet with the fifth graders.
The elder Marcadis and his son stayed for
more than an hour sharing family photos,
and answering questions about their family,
the school, and the neighborhood. A lively
conversation between students, teachers and
Marcadis provided added insight into what
daily life was like in Tampa Heights more
than 70 years ago.
When the students asked him about his
neighborhood friends, Sam responded, "I
can't remember his first name… but his last
name was Bast." Suddenly, the room erupted
in whooping and cheering. By coincidence,
when the students first learned how to use the
census and other research tools, it was the Bast
family records that were used as examples.
They knew all about the Basts.
“My dad and I had the best time, and it got
the family talking,” said Ralph Marcadis after
meeting with the students. “The kids taught
us so much.”
Marsha Quinn is volunteer curriculum resource
specialist for TBHC. She developed and implemented
this project in spring of 2014.
Do you know of a school in a historic neighborhood in Hillsborough County that might enjoy this
project? Contact Marsha Quinn at mquinn@
tampabayhistorycenter.org
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Donor Spotlight: Bob and Nancy Bolt
–Lisa-Perry Richardson, Director of Advancement
History Center advocates since the early days of the Capital Campaign,
Bob and Nancy Bolt continue to support the Center’s mission, including a
recent gift to produce a comprehensive catalog and reference book for the
Center’s recent exhibit, Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida
Maps. Affable and eager to share their experiences, Bob and Nancy
quickly make you feel as if you are long-time friends.The Bolts and I sat in
Bob’s office overlooking Bayshore Blvd. and Davis Islands, and talked
about their love of history and their deep Florida roots.
Photo: Bob and Nancy Bolt enjoy lunch at the Columbia Cafe with their
daughter, Blair Carter, (right) and friend Rosalie Daniels, left.
Lisa-Perry: How did you become involved with the History Center?
Bob: The short answer is Tom Touchton. The first time I heard Tom’s
vision for the History Center I knew that he was a kindred spirit. I was
hooked. Nancy and I both were raised by traditional Southern families
who instilled in us an affinity for history and a strong sense of place.
Exploring Florida’s history, geography and natural beauty is something
we were already passionate about and have actively engaged in as a
couple since we met. We were fertile soil for Tom’s message to take
hold.
Lisa-Perry: Why was the Capital Campaign and the establishment of
the History Center so important to you, personally, and why do you
feel it is important to the Tampa Bay community?
Nancy: For many, the word “history” connotes “school . . . boring,”
but TBHC is anything but! It is so open, airy, bright, entertaining and
interactive–with something for everyone from age 5 to 95. As a former
educator and media specialist, I have a unique, kids’ perspective on
learning about history, and it was important to me that we tell Tampa’s
stories so that all audiences will be engaged in a meaningful and
interactive way. I also appreciate that the History Center works overtime
to stay fresh, bringing in new speakers, exhibits and programs on a
continuing basis. It is what keeps people coming back.
Bob: Florida’s history is unappreciated and possibly even disrespected
in this country, and I believe that this lack of appreciation and
disrespect is due in large part to the centuries-old competition between
the English and the Spanish and the dominant role of English and
Northern authors in writing America’s history. Those who take a long
term view of supporting Florida’s ascendance in modern society should
emphasize its long and distinctive history. Those who believe in the
importance of building Florida’s cultural infrastructure should work at
spreading the Spanish, Seminole and Pioneer sides of the Florida story.
There is no better way to do that in Tampa than to support the History
Center.
Lisa-Perry: What is your own history with Florida and Tampa?
Bob: Both my mother and father grew up in Sanford, and on my
mother’s side I am fourth generation Floridian. My father, his brother
and I all attended the University of Florida, and I bleed orange and
blue. Since 1976 I have resided on Davis Islands and practiced law in
the firm I co-founded.
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Nancy: I had an idyllic childhood in Jacksonville, constantly outdoors
with sand between my toes and sun on my face. In 1976 I moved to
Brandon and completed a Master’s degree at USF, and then I spent 18
years as an educator in Hillsborough County public schools. Having
lived on Davis Islands for the last 16 years, I can’t imagine living
anywhere else!
Lisa-Perry: Tell me about your interest in maps, and the recent Charting
the Land of Flowers exhibit.
Bob: I am an unabashed map geek. I approach each map metaphysically, as if it were a very interesting, adventurous person with his own
story: What does the map get right? What does the map get wrong?
What is the back story to the map, the politics at play, etc.? My dad was
a career Marine fighter pilot who flew with the Black Sheep Squadron
in WWII, and who also flew with the Air Force in Korea. He was and
still is the only Marine Jet Ace and the only naval aviator to become an
Ace in two wars. Consequently, I grew up with a love of flying and a
deep appreciation of military history, of which maps are integral. The
recent TBHC exhibit was a tour de force of map study! It was a world
class exhibit, that could just as easily been presented in New York,
London or Madrid. Nancy and I felt privileged to support it.
Nancy: My interest in maps was chiefly so that I could find the best
route from one place to another…until I met Bob. He heightened my
awareness of so many things maps can teach us. As far as the map
exhibit at TBHC…two words: Immense. Impressive.
Lisa-Perry: What would you tell others about getting involved with
the History Center?
Bob: There is no more effective way to make a lasting contribution to
Tampa or the State of Florida than to be part of a community effort
to build and preserve the patrimony of this town and state. If that idea
resonates with you, then I strongly encourage you to channel your
energies through the Tampa Bay History Center.
Nancy: Get involved…just do it! Tampa has a remarkable history and
you can have a really cool time (in air conditioned comfort) discovering
it at the TBHC. Keep it going and pass the knowledge on!
Extracted Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013
Tampa Bay History Center, Inc.
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2
Excludes the expected benefit associated with the New Markets Tax Credit program, which will be realized over time, and the
Operating Endowment Supplement, which was specifically raised to augment revenues over a 7 year period.
Includes expenses associated with the New Market Tax Credit program (approximately $421,249). Excludes non-cash expenses.
Extracted Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2012
Tampa Bay History Center Foundation, Inc.
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Excludes approximately $4.2 Million held at the USF Foundation in the Tampa Bay History Center Endowment Fund.
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We are grateful to these members, who joined or renewed
Founder and Sustaining Founder
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bierley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bolt
Benefactor Members
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Arthur
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Barkin
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Brandewie
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin W. Carter
Patron Members
Mr. and Mrs. William Byrnes
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Clark
Mr. Robert J. Clark, Jr., President
Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Culbreath III
Mrs. Charles T. Eldredge
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Goodwin
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hardee, Jr.
Sponsor Members
Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Farha
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Touchton
Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Divers
Mr. and Mrs. Gene McNichols
Dr. and Mrs. Maynard Ramsey III
Mr. Chris Richards and Ms. Gretchen Shires
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hough
Ms. Ann Loughridge Kerr
Mrs. Faye P. Knight
Mr. and Mrs. Derrill S. McAteer
Mr. and Mrs. Solon F. O'Neal, Jr.
Mr. Frank J. Rief III
Mr. R. James Robbins, Sr.
Mrs. James Shimberg
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whiting, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Touchton, Jr.
Mr. Bill Wagner
Dr. and Mrs. Earl A. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Spangler
Dr. and Mrs. Dirk W. R. Suringa
Ms. Rosemary Armstrong
and Mr. Morris Weinberg
Ms. Kay Annis Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Begley
Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Dieck
Mr. and Mrs. David Durfee
Mr. and Mrs. Preston L. Farrior
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fechtel
Mr. Yancey Gatlin
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gilreath
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gonzalez III
Mr. David R. Hall III
and Ms. Judy Tampa
The Honorable Tom Lee
and Mrs. Lee
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Levy
Dr. and Mrs. Brendan C. O'Malley
Mr. and Mrs. Jib Reagan
Mr. and Mrs. R. James Robbins, Jr.
Mrs. Mary A. Roberson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Rydberg
Mr. and Mrs. Mandell Shimberg, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Corey A. Steadman
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stichter
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Straske II
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Terry
Mr. William Knight Zewadski
Drs. Paula and Carl Zielonka
Ms. Stephanie Amberg
and Mr. James Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Reno J. Anselmi
Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Arnhym
Mr. Marvin Aronovitz
Mr. and Mrs. A. Lacy Baldy, Jr.
Ms. Dorothy Beach
Mr. Alvin Bedgood
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berman
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart T. Bertron
Ms. Harriet Boggi
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bolves
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Bond
Mrs. Constance P Boos
Mrs. John F. Boushall
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Boyet
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Brockway
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Callahan III
Mr. A. David Carlson, Esq.
Mrs. Herbert D. Carrington, Jr.
Mrs. Betty Castor and Mr. Samuel Bell III
Dr. and Mrs. Kent Corral
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Crowder
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Curry
Dr. and Mrs. Miguel de la Garza
Ms. Robin DeLaVergne
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. DePalma
Mr. John Emmanuel
and Dr. Patricia Emmanuel
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Federspiel
Dr. and Mrs. Jack E. Fernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Fleischman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace C. Gordon, Jr.
Ms. Debbra Gottfried
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Gould, Sr.
Mr. Steven Gross and Ms. Julia Winston
Mr. and Mrs. R. Joe Guidry
Mrs. Carole M. Guyton
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Handly, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Hill III
Ms. Terry Hoft
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Drew Hudgins
Mrs. Kathleen C. Hudson
Mrs. Angelo D. Ippolito
Mr. Thomas A. James, Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson
Mrs. Wendy Katz and Mrs. Stephanie Snow
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lamb
Mrs. Judy P. Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Martinez-Ybor
Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. McCraw, Jr.
Ms. Amanda Milligan
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murman
General and Mrs. John R. Paulk
Dr. Derrie Perez
Ms. Michel S. Poklepovic
Mr. Fred Reiling and Ms. Lynn Byrd
Mrs. Judith O. Rosenkranz
Mrs. Lisa Ryland
Drs. David and Mary Jane Schenck
Mr. Jerome Schine
Mr. and Mrs. Al Sedita
Dr. and Mrs. Joel C. Silverfield
Ms. Adelaide Sink
Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Slonim
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Smith
Mr. Shalon Smith and Mrs. Jeanetta Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Smith IV
Ms. Susan Spurgeon
and Mr. L. Scott Brown
Rev. and Mrs. Jerold Stadel
Mr. and Mrs. Foye F. Staniford, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Del Acosta
Ms. Lizz Angello
Dr. Barbara A. Bachman
Ms. Sara Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Barrow
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beale
Dr. Gregory Jason Bell
and Ms. Hana Bellova
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Bennett
Ms. Erin Bohacek
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Boushall III
Ms. Caroline W Breen
Mrs. Heather Brock
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Mr. and Mrs. Rob Canton
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capitano, Sr.
Mrs. Jennifer Carotenuto
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cecil
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Mrs. Heather DiTaranto
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Mrs. Holly Duncan
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Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Mahlon Dyal III
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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Evans
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Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Fasani
Mrs. Louise L. Ferguson
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Mrs. J. Warren Frazier
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael E Gerwe
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Gillen, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Devon Goldsmith
Dr. and Mrs. Americo Gonzalvo
Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Gough
Mr. Steven Green
and Ms. Louise Raterman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gruetzmacher
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Hanlon
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Harden
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hartman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hatchett
Mr. Karim Hayavi
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kadyk
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kearschner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kroslak
Mr. Damian A. Laber
Ms. Susan La Motte Lane
and Ms. Caroline Coley
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart G. Lasher
Dr. and Mrs. Woodburne Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lewis
Ms. Lisa A. Lichtenberg
Mr. and Mrs. John Logsdon
Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCann
Linda M McKenna
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Mierzejewski
Dr. Arthur Miller
Mr. Thomas H. Miller
and Mr. Ben C. Tozour
Ms. Patricia Moore
Ms. Mindy Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nickerson
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Nieves
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Norman
Mr. J. Steele Olmstead
and Dr. Pamela Jo Hatley
Supporter Members
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Family Members (cont.)
Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Osgood
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Osiason
Mr. Clint Page
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pandis
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parrino
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Perrone
Mr. and Mrs. Nat Pieper
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raval
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warren Riner
Ms. Laurie P. Rizer
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. William Roen
Mrs. Lynn Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rugg
Mrs. and Mrs. Michael Shapiro
Mr. and Mrs. J. Philip Sheesley
Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Sheffield
Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Shenk
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Sink
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Slack
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sollenberger
Mr. and Mrs. Stanford R. Solmon
Ms. Maria Spoto
Mr. and Mrs. David Stillman
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szwejkowski
Ms. Sally Tanzer
Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Taylor III
Ms. Debbie Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tombrink, Jr.
Mr. Robert R. Vawter, Jr.
Mrs. Barbara D. White
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Wike
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Amornrat Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Yoder
Mr. Jeff Zawada, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Agliano
Mrs. Cookie Bailey and Ms. Tee Ann Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Boone
Ms. Marcella S. Bregg
Mr. and Mrs. David Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cassetta
Ms. Joan T. Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Connor
Ms. Joyce Cordell
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Crosby
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. De Novi
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dombrova
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Entreken
Ms. Christa Fairbrother
and Mr. Daniel Hahn
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Folkersen
Dr. Stuart Frank
Dr. Jay Friedlander
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Frost
Mr. Robert Furtek
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Godwin
Ms. Joy Harris
Mr. and Ms. Michael S. Hudock Jr.
Ms. Shari Jones
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Judy
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kanter
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Mr. and Mrs. Bohdan Kolody
Mr. and Mrs. Krochmal
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kuba
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lazzara III
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leto
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Liu
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Macaulay
Mr. and Mrs. Shankar Mangipudy
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Nelson
Mr. Robert Norton
and Ms. Brenda Stokking
Mr. and Mrs. Ted O'Connell
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Otto
Dr. Delia and Mr. Peter Palermo
Mr. and Mrs. George Pennington
Mrs. Barbara Reeves
Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Russ
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Schultz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Sellas
Mr. James Sherfey
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. R. David Stamm
Mr. and Mrs. James Stefan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stein
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Stephenson
Mr. John T. Taylor
Dr. and Mrs. Dallas B. Tuthill
Mr. Kent Walker
Mr. and Mrs. James Waters
Companion Members
Individual Members
Ms. Kathryn E. Alberts
Ms. Patricia Alchediak
Mr. Philip O. Allen
Mr. Kevin L. Bagley
Mrs. Nancy Barrs
Mr. Colin Borrowman
Mrs. Lori Borrowman
Mrs. Cynthia R. Bower
Ms. Susan Boyd
Dr. Moira Burke
and Mr. Ryan Murphy
Ms. Joellyn Carpenter
Ms. Nancy Cole
Mr. S.W. Cummings
Ms. Mary Cummings
Mrs. Nancy deWaart
Mrs. Betty N. Loor Dowd
Ms. Kathleen Durdin
Mrs. Andrea Dyal
Ms. Fay Francis
Ms. Marjorie Glazer
Mrs. Diane Goldfeder
Mr. Dan Hamilton
Mr. Ian Harkess
Ms. Lora Warren Hulse
Ms. Ellie Hunt
Ms. Mary Beth Hunt
Ms. Rhea Hurwitz
Mrs. Dorothy Jackson
Mr. Calvin Johnson
Ms. Judith R. Koch
Mr. Stephen Koch
Ms. Maryann Kruse
Ms. Karen Lambert
Dr. Janet Langford
Mrs. Charlotte J. Logan
Ms. Gina Lucchi
Ms. Kathy Makar
Ms. Andrea T. Mason
Mr. James Mason
Mr. Cliff Mayhall
Mr. Ernest Mayor
Ms. Suzanne McMullen
Mr. John McQuigg
Ms. Carol Membert
Mr. J.P. Michaels, Jr.
Ms. Michelle Muncie
Ms. Elvira Niles
Mr. John Nowak
Mrs. Dawn Oelker
Ms. Candy Olson
Ms. Joanne Olson
Ms. Sally Pickern
Mr. Leonard Plazewski
Mrs. Teresia Rice
Ms. Lillian Rideout
Ms. Terri Roop
Ms. Julie Sargent
Mr. Frank P. Saso
Ms. Ann Cooper Schell
Mr. James A. Schnur
Ms. Harriet Scott
Mr. A. Frank Smith
Ms. Kathryn Smith
Mr. James Tanner
Dr. Susan S. Thomason
Ms. Nancy Turner
Ms. Victoria Vail
Mr. Mark Warren
Ms. Robbie Williams
Ms. Gail Wise
Ms. Cindy Xenick
Ms. Paula Andrelchik
Mrs. Becky Anzevino
Mr. Clete Belsom
Dr. Carol Bryant
Mr. Sean Clancy
Mrs. Patricia Davis
Mrs. Anne Deveau
Mr. Merrell T. Dickey
Mr. James M. Duran
Ms. Constance Farnsworth
Ms. Kelly Fitzgerald
Mrs. Ginger Goepper
Mrs. Mary Ann Hall
Mr. Roy Kendall
Ms. Jill Marcus
Mrs. Lynn Langford McDaniel
Dr. Deborah Noonan
Mrs. Shirley Petty
Ms. Diane Skalski
Ms. Mary A. Spratt
Mr. Ray Stewart
Mr. William A. Vlasic
Ms. Dianne Zwicker
Associate Members
We are grateful to the following donors, who made gifts to the
History Center between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2014
Bank of America
The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation, Inc.
Ferman Motor Car Company
Ms. Barbara Romano
TECO Energy
J. Thomas and Lavinia Witt Touchton
Bay Area Building Solutions
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart T. Bertron
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bolt
CapTrust Advisors, LLC
Carroll Air Systems, Inc.
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Commercial Design Services
Fifth Third Bank
Galen College of Nursing
Mr. and Mrs. James Goodwin
Gulf Electric Company
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Harrod
Hyundai, Mazda & Chevy
of Wesley Chapel
Kuhn Automotive Group
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lykes
Mr. R. James Robbins, Sr.
Mr. Roger Robson
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Wells Fargo Bank
Mr. and Mrs. David Beecham
Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Blowers
Dr. and Mrs. R. Flake Chambliss
Ms. Molly C. Corum
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Crosby
Judge and Mrs. Paul W. Danahy
Mr. and Mrs. O. Fred Dobbins
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferman, Jr.
Gannett Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Giddens
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Gilbert
Mr. William C. Hein
Ms. Nancy Henderson
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Hooper
Mr. G. Randy James
Ms. Virginia D. James
Kid's Community College Charter School
Mrs. Virginia Hawes Knight
National Society of Colonial Dames
of America
Dr. Derrie Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Jib Reagan
Ms. Susanne F. Sanders
Mr. Hartriono Sastrowardoyo
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Skinner, Jr.
St. John's Episcopal Day School
Suncoast Estate Planning Council
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Berkman
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
The Honorable Pam Iorio
and Mr. Mark Woodard
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lapidus
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Sears
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan P.B. Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whiting, Jr.
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Meet the new Trustees
Jack Amor
Jack Amor began his career with Tampa Electric in 1983 as a cooperative education student. His more than 30 years
of experience includes everything from system service to marketing & sales.
His current responsibilities include community, governmental and economic development activities including corporate
relations and the TECO Foundation.
In addition to the History Center’s Board of Trustees, Jack serves on the Board of Directors for the Merchant’s
Association of Florida, Tampa Bay Partnership, Tampa Downtown Partnership, and the Florida State Fair Authority.
He is a member of the Florida Economic Development Council, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, United
Way Keel Club, Krewe of Knights of Sant’ Yago and the Rotary Club of Tampa Bay. He has also served on the
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Tampa Bay Economic Development Corporation and served
as treasurer for the TECO Energy Employees’ Political Action Committee.
Stephanie Amberg is Vice President at Tucker/Hall, a national public relations and communications consulting firm
with offices in Tampa and Jacksonville. Amberg is a public relations and marketing strategist and has experience with
restaurants, luxury brands, commercial real estate, tourism and the arts. Most recently, she served as Vice President of
public relations at OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC (now Bloomin’ Brands). For nearly 12 years she provided public relations
support to the company’s brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Roy’s and
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse.
Before joining OSI, Amberg was a member of the senior management team at Broughton International, a company
that specialized in international cultural exchanges through the staging of blockbuster art exhibitions including Treasures
of the Czars and Splendors of Ancient Egypt, all presented at the Florida International Museum in St. Petersburg.
Stephanie Amberg
Amberg serves on the Board of Trustees for the Straz Center, the Board of Directors for Florida Medical Clinic
Foundation of Caring, and is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Opera Tampa League. She has also served on various committees at the Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa/Hillsborough Convention & Visitors Association (now
Visit Tampa Bay) and the Florida Orchestra. She is a graduate of Leadership Tampa, and has served on the Board of Directors. She is a past
president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Elizabeth Frazier is in her third season with the Tampa Bay Lightning as Executive Director of the Lightning Foundation
and Executive Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Initiatives. Elizabeth has led a transformation of the
Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Relations departments, including the development of the Lightning
Community Heros program to recognize and celebrate inspirational individuals throughout the community and to honor
their efforts through the donation of $10M to eligible non-profits during the next five years, the launch of an organization-wide employee volunteer program called C.H.A.R.G.E, and the coordination of dozens on impactful programs
throughout the community.
Prior to working with the Lightning, Elizabeth lived in the Washington D. C. area, where she held Director positions
in Operations, Communications and Senior Board Governance and Philanthropy with The SEED Foundation, a national
Elizabeth Frazier non-profit that provides innovative educational opportunities to at-risk youth. Prior to SEED, Elizabeth worked for a
consultancy, a financial services firm and an international economic development agency, serving as a consultant to clients in a variety of Fortune
500 companies. She has expertise in marketing & strategic planning, organizational transformation, performance measurement, communications
and donor cultivation.
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Staff
Executive
C. J. Roberts
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO
Judy Miller
Administrative Services Manager
Collections
Rodney Kite-Powell
Saunders Foundation Curator of History
Malerie Dorman
Collections Manager
Sarah King
Assistant Registrar
Education & Public Programs
Julie Henry Matus
Curator of Education
Jennifer Tyson
Assistant Curator of Education
Lee Leavengood
Adult Programs Coordinator
Nancy Dalence
Adult Programs Coordinator
Advancement & Membership
Lisa-Perry Richardson
Director of Advancement
Andrea Gallagher Nalls
Associate Director of Advancement
Marketing
Emanuel Leto
Director of Marketing
Finance & Operations,
Retail & Visitors Services
Maria Steijlen
Director of Financial Operations
Katrina Heller
Supervisor of Visitor Services
Paulette Marsh
Business Operations Associate
Visitor Services Associates
Christine Bergmann
Colleen Fernandez
Shirley Fraser
Jessie Liss-Noda
Barrie Slonim
Adrian Torna
Facility
Claus Daniel
Facility Manager
Ross Lamoreaux
Facility Technician
Andrew Reymont
Security
TBHC Foundation, Inc.
Officers
Joseph T. Lykes III,
President
J. Thomas Touchton, Vice President
Chairman, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Paul A. Straske, Treasurer
R. James Robbins Jr., Secretary
Partner & Managing Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
C.J. Roberts, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO, Tampa Bay History Center
Trustees
George B. Howell III
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Edwin Richard “Rod” Rodriguez Jr,
Senior Vice President- Investments, Merrill Lynch
Robert M. Wolf
President, Galen College of Nursing, Tampa Bay
Non-Trustee Legal Counsel
Frank J. "Sandy" Rief III
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
TBHC Board of Trustees
Officers
Trustees
R. James Robbins Jr. – Chair
Stephanie Amberg
Vice President, Tucker/Hall
Honorable Thomas A. "Tom" Lee
Jack Amor
Executive Director, TECO Energy Foundation
Christopher Lykes
June Annis
Curtis Stokes
Founding Partner and Managing
Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
C.J. Roberts - Frank E. Duckwall
President & CEO
Tampa Bay History Center
Steven M. "Steve" Raney- Vice Chair
President and CEO, Raymond James Bank
Frank J. "Sandy" Rief III - Secretary
Of Counsel, Akerman Senterfitt
Santiago C. Corrada
President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay
Mark Fernandez
Senior Vice President, Tampa Bay Rays
Elizabeth Frazier
Henry Gonzalez III - Treasurer
President, Tampa Bay Region, Platinum Bank
Vice President, Philanthropy & Community Initiatives,
Tampa Bay Lightning
Anne V. Gormly, Ph.D.
Paul L. Whiting, Jr. - Immediate Past Chair
Principal, AGW Capital Advisors
Dean, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics
& Education, University of Tampa, Ret.
Marsha G. Rydberg - Past Chair
The Rydberg Law Firm
Michael Hatchett
George B. Howell III – Past Chair
Dennis Holt, Ph.D.
Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Education Partners
Urban Development Manager, City of Tampa
Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies
Hillsborough County Public Schools
University of South Florida | School District of Hillsborough County
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Smithsonian Institution Affiliation Programs
Florida State Senator, Dist.24
Director, Bay Cities Bank
Director of Community Affairs, Fifth Third Bank
David L. Townsend
Principal, David Townsend Communications LLC
Rufus J. Williams IV
Principal, Cardinal Point Management LLC
Bonnie M. Wise
Chief Financial Administrator, Hillsborough County
Robert M. Wolf
President, Tampa Bay Galen College of Nursing
J. Thomas "Tom" Touchton - Founding Chair
Chairman, The Witt-Touchton Company LLC
Trustee Emeritus
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FROM 1-275 NORTH OR SOUTH
• Take I-275 N/S to Ashley Drive Exit 44
• Turn left on Jackson Street
• Turn right on Morgan Street
• Turn left on Channelside Drive
• Turn right on Old Water Street
THE HISTORY CENTER IS LOCATED IN TAMPA’S CHANNEL DISTRICT,
BETWEEN THE TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM AND CHANNELSIDE BAY PLAZA.
FROM I-75 & CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY
• Take Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Downtown East)
• Turn right on Kennedy Blvd.
• Turn left on Morgan Street
• Turn left on Channelside Drive
• Turn right on Old Water Street
FROM GANDY BOULEVARD & SOUTH TAMPA
• Take Gandy Blvd. to Bayshore Blvd.; turn left
• Take Bayshore Blvd. to the Platt Street Bridge
• Merge right onto the bridge (go underneath the
Tampa Convention Center)
• Platt Street turns into Channelside Drive
• Turn right on Old Water Street
PARKING INFORMATION
Various parking options are available, including the Tampa Bay Times Forum Blue Lot, the Channelside Parking Garage, the Channelside Surface Lot
or park in Ybor City and ride the streetcar.
The Tampa Bay History Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and is funded in part by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners,
the City of Tampa, the State of Florida Office of Cultural and Historical Programs and the Tampa Bay History Center-USF Program Partnership.