Drowdy's Corner Being Refurbished for Future Occupancy by D.P. Davis Properties at 502 South Franklin St, August 6, 1924

Creator

Burgert Brothers

Files

Preview

Creation Date

8-6-1924

Abstract

The renovation of Drowdy's Corner by D.P. Davis Properties. The building is surround by a white fence that is covered with signs. Signage reads: "Excuse our dust! Tampa's Island Development," "This old Drowdy Corner to be occupied by D.P. Davis," and "Let's go Tampa! 250,000 population by 1930". The Cunningham Insurance Co. also occupied the building, and their signage is visible on the right side of the facade.

Alt Text

A multi-story brick building with several signs and awnings, surrounded by construction barriers and equipment on the street. The scene includes various people and objects near the construction site.

Keywords

Central business districts, Downtowns, Commercial buildings, Construction and demolition debris, Real estate development, Real estate office buildings, Signs and signboards, Streets

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Hillsborough County (Fla.); Tampa (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Burgert Brothers Collection of Tampa Photographs

Box

2

Folder

5

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Note

Title supplied by cataloger.; Printed from negative 11659.

Identifier

B29-00011659

Recommended Citation

Burgert Brothers, "Drowdy's Corner Being Refurbished for Future Occupancy by D.P. Davis Properties at 502 South Franklin St, August 6, 1924" (1924). Burgert Brothers Collection of Tampa Photographs. Image 273.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/burgert/273