Sulphur Springs (Tampa)

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Sulphur Springs
Neighborhood
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The Sulphur Springs Water Tower
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Sulphur Springs
Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°1′15″N82°27′05″W / 28.02083°N 82.45139°W / 28.02083; -82.45139
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
City Tampa
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total5,727
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33604
Area code 813

Sulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. At the time of the 2010 census, there were 5,727 residents, down somewhat from the 2000 census count 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, featuring a 40-foot water slide and gator farm. Today, one of the primary draws to the area is Busch Gardens Tampa, a world-famous animal theme park and amusement park, located only 2.8 miles from Sulphur Springs. It is also the location of the Sulphur Springs History and Heritage Museum. [3] Other nearby attractions and institutions include Adventure Island (water park), The Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science & Industry and the Universities of South Florida (USF) and Tampa (UT).

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Description

The area 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, primarily a draw for the middle- and working-classes. [5] [6]

Another widely-known landmark was the Sulphur Springs Hotel and Arcade (originally owned by Josiah T. Richardson), considered to be the first indoor shopping center in the state of Florida. It was situated near the Hillsborough River, at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Bird Street (on the southwest corner). Constructed from 1926 to 1927, the hotel-shopping center took up an entire city block. It represented an excellent example of the resort-style recreation facilities which became popular around the early 20th century. The most distinguishing feature of the hotel was its first and second floor front arcade in the classical style.

In 1951, a drive-in theater opened next to the Sulphur Springs Water Tower. The Tower Theatre, as it was called, was a popular drive-in that operated for nearly 40 years. The theater, with its visible neon signage, became yet another well-known Tampa landmark featuring a location facing the Hillsborough River (between Florida and Nebraska Avenue). The “neon tower” was designed after its nearby namesake. [7]

The former Sulphur Springs Tourist Club (later becoming a restaurant & nightclub), overlooking the Hillsborough River. Photo is from at least 2012, prior to being destroyed by fire in 2014. Mystery Building on Hillsborough River in Sulfur Springs-2.JPG
The former Sulphur Springs Tourist Club (later becoming a restaurant & nightclub), overlooking the Hillsborough River. Photo is from at least 2012, prior to being destroyed by fire in 2014.

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 living 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.

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.theplanningcommission.org/tampa/tampaplanningprojects/tampaneighborhood/A%20Possible%20Neighborhod%20Strategy.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  2. ↑ Rejuvinated(sic) Mann-Wagnon park is among recent community improvements by Kathy Steele January 22, 2010 Tampa Tribune (TBO.com)
  3. ↑ Sulphur Springs history museum to open in park by Marty Clear January 21, 2010 Tampa Bay Times
  4. ↑ http://www.theplanningcommission.org/tampa/tampaplanningprojects/tampaneighborhood/A%20Possible%20Neighborhod%20Strategy.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  5. ↑ http://www.tampagov.net/dept_city_clerk/previous_mayors/curtis_hixon.asp [ dead link ]
  6. ↑ http://www.tampagov.net/dept_city_clerk/previous_mayors/junie_lee_young.asp [ dead link ]
  7. ↑ John V. Cinchett (2009). Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN   978-0-7385-6836-2.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "US Cities & State Gazetteers: 179,000 community profiles & 1.8 million physical, cultural and historic features".
  10. ↑ "Community Atlas".
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