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Celebrating Tampa's History - A Look Back With Sam Gibbons and John Germany

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL | Get Directions »
FREE

Congressman Sam Gibbons and Judge John F. Germany will give a very special presentation celebrating and sharing the history of Tampa during their years of public service. The longtime friends will share how they met, and will focus on events from the 1950s and 1960s that changed Tampa. Topics will include developments in local education with the creation of the University of South Florida and the Headstart program, and developments in downtown Tampa, such as the riverfront urban renewal project and the movement for a new main library. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the John F. Germany Library.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Event Details

Posted by: Margaret Rials
Where John F. Germany Public Library 900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Next on This event is over.
Time 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Who to bring College Students, Seniors
Website http://­www.­hcplc.­org
Phone 813-345-6316
Price $0

More About John F. Germany Public Library

John F. Germany Public Library

John F. Germany Public Library

900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
813-273-3652

The John F. Germany Public Library serves as the reference hub and resource center for all citizens of Hillsborough County. It is the flagship library of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

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