El Círculo Cubano - Audio/Visual
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Publication Date
3-25-2010
Abstract
This clip presents E.J. Salcines narrating the history of the outdoor patio of the El Círculo Cubano de Tampa, documenting its development and use as a venue for athletic events, performances, and community gatherings. Salcines describes boxing matches held regularly between the 1920s and 1930s, the installation of bleachers and, later, a terrazzo floor, and the construction of bandshells for concerts and dances. The account also notes performances by Cuban musicians, including Benny Moré and Celia Cruz, and the patio's continued use for music festivals and community events into the late 20th century.
Keywords
Cuban Americans--Florida--Tampa--History, Mutual aid societies--Florida--Tampa, Social clubs, Outdoor recreation, Boxing, Music festivals--Florida--Tampa, Performing arts, Historic sites, Cultural life, Benny Moré (1919-1963), Celia Cruz (1925-2003), WMNF Radio station (Tampa, Fla.)
Extent
00:05:17; 3 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Ybor City (Fla.), Tampa (Fla.)
Language
English
Type
Video
Format
Digital only
Identifier
cuban_club_av-1012
Recommended Citation
Salcines, E. J., "Station 12: The Patio" (2010). El Círculo Cubano - Audio/Visual. 13.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cuban_club_av/13
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