Sulphur Springs (Tampa)
Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|
 The Sulphur Springs Water Tower | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,308 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Sulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 6,308.[1] In the late 19th century the mineral springs were a draw.[2] In the 1940s the area was a major tourist attraction and home to a 40-foot water slide and gator farm. It is home to Sulphur Springs History and Heritage Museum.[3]
Description
The neighborhood is well known for the Sulphur Springs Water Tower, built in 1927.[4] The community was annexed into Tampa in 1953. The neighborhood was once known for being a mineral springs tourist attraction for the wealthy.[5][6]
A well-known landmark was the Sulphur Springs Hotel and Arcade, considered to be the first indoor shopping venue in the state of Florida. It was located at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Bird Street on the southwest corner encompassing an entire city block. Constructed from 1926 to 1927, the hotel was situated near the Hillsborough River and represents an excellent example of a resort recreation facility of early 20th century. The most distinguishing feature of the hotel was its first and second floor front arcade in classical style. Josiah T. Richardson was the original owner of the property.
In 1951 a drive-in theatre opened next to the Sulphur Springs Water Tower. The Tower Theatre was a popular drive-in that operated for nearly forty years and became another well-known Tampa landmark on property facing the Hillsborough River between Florida and Nebraska Avenue. The neon sign for the drive-in became another Tampa landmark and featured a “neon tower” that was designed after its nearby namesake.[7]
Geography
Sulphur Springs is located at (28.02500, -82.45111),[8] or about five miles north of downtown Tampa.[9] The community has an elevation of 16 feet above sea level. Sulphur Springs boundaries include Rowlett Park to the east, Florida Avenue to the west, Busch Blvd. to the north, and the Hillsborough River to the south
Demographics
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 5,727 people residing in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 31.1% White, 62.2% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.6% of the population.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.theplanningcommission.org/tampa/tampaplanningprojects/tampaneighborhood/A%20Possible%20Neighborhod%20Strategy.pdf
- ^ Rejuvinated(sic) Mann-Wagnon park is among recent community improvements by Kathy Steele January 22, 2010 Tampa Tribune (TBO.com)
- ^ Sulphur Springs history museum to open in park by Marty Clear January 21, 2010 Tampa Bay Times
- ^ http://www.theplanningcommission.org/tampa/tampaplanningprojects/tampaneighborhood/A%20Possible%20Neighborhod%20Strategy.pdf
- ^ http://www.tampagov.net/dept_city_clerk/previous_mayors/curtis_hixon.asp
- ^ http://www.tampagov.net/dept_city_clerk/previous_mayors/junie_lee_young.asp
- ^ John V. Cinchett (2009). Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-6836-2.
{{cite book}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ http://www.hometownlocator.com/PlacesDistance.cfm?Place1=Sulphur%20Springs&StateCode1=FL&Place2=Tampa&StateCode2=FL&Lat1=28.025&Lon1=-82.45111&ID2=28783
- ^ http://www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/demographics/default.asp?ID=120571062&level=nbrhd#raceandethnicity
External links
- Sulphur Springs Community Profile
- Sulphur Springs demographic profile from The Planning Commission
- Sulphur Springs - Ghost Town
- Sulphur Springs Oral History Project at the University of South Florida
