Cheetahs and Tigers and Dragons, oh my! ...and Terriers too
 (Continued from page 8) ferson High School Alumni communities rally together to groups can now be proud of Dragon, a Washington. Tiger,
age or older who are at least Association erected an histor- preserve history. This building keeping history alive and not a Waters Cheetah or you just
one year behind in school a ical marker to honor old Hills- could have easily been con- just in old pictures and text want to talk a look at history,
second chance at success by borough County High School. demned and demolished had books. follow the yellow brick road to
offering real-world vocational By 2007 the building was it not been for the efforts of So whether you are a Hills- the old Hillsborough County
training. Just like the build- added to the National Register the Jefferson High Alumni As- borough Terrier, a Jefferson High, Saturday, May 14.
ing itself, students know that of Historic Places. sociation. Mayor Dick Greco's


The building has been restored and today stands as the D.W. Waters Career Center still
 vital to the community. It also houses the Thomas Jefferson High School
 Alumni Association Museum.
down does not mean out. The preservation effort is administration also played
 In 2004, the preservation a great testament to the good an important part by backing
committee of the Thomas Jef- things that can happen when the alumni association. These


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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT
THE CITY OF WEST TAMPA
 (1895-1925)
* In 1892, West Tampa was ten blocks in area.
* In 1892, A. Del Pino opened the first cigar factory.
* In 1893, the Fortune Street Bridge was built.
* In 1893, trolley cars were introduced in West
Tampa. West Tampa had six cigars factories, and
the population was 2815.
* In 1894, the twentieth cigar factory was opened.
* In 1895, West Tampa is incorporated as a city.
* In 1895, Cespedes Hall is built as the first city hall.
 Fernando Figueredo is elected as the first mayor,
 and Tranquilino Martinez is appointed as the first
 city marshall.
* In 1895, the City Jail, U.S. Post Office, Jose Marti
 Cemetery, and Cespedes Private School open for
 business.
* In 1895, graded streets, railroad service and
 volunteer firemen are placed into service.
* In 1896, Catholic sisters of the Holy Name open
 first parochial school.
* In 1898, Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders are
 staged in West Tampa before sailing to Cuba.
* In 1902, electric and telephone service in place.
* In 1902, over 100 cigar factories and over 7000
 cigar workers in West Tampa.
* In 1903, major streets paved with Bartow clay.
* In 1904, Great West Tampa Fire disaster.
* In 1907, major streets paved with vetrivied bricks.
* In 1908, municipal water plant in operation.
* In 1909, Garcia Avenue Bridge, Macfarlane park,
 and railroad depot opened.
* In 1909, annual tax revenue reaches $73,750.
* In 1910, A.L. Cuesta School opens, and Los Cien
 Society established.
* In 1911, Benjamin Park Airfield opens.
* In 1911, cigar companies total 187.
Note: This list was written by Armando Mendez for the
West Tampa Centennial in 1995.
The amount that was accomplished by our forefathers in
such a short time can cause one to pause in admiration!


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