Auto Camp at Desoto Park, Tampa

Creator

Unknown

Files

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Creation Date

1924

Time Period

circa 1924

Abstract

People pose in the middle of an auto camp in Desoto Park in Tampa, Florida.

Alt Text

A dirt path surrounded by tall palm trees with several vintage vehicles parked along the side. Two individuals are walking on the path, and there's a dog near the foreground.

Keywords

Trailer camps

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Florida Photograph Collection

Box

23

Folder

6

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Note

After World War I, tourists began visiting Tampa, camping frequently at Desoto Park near Ybor City. They were called "Tin Can Tourists" for the fact they often arrived with canned goods to eat so as to save money.

Identifier

florida_photograph_1116

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Auto Camp at Desoto Park, Tampa" (1924). Florida Photograph Collection. Image 117.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/florida_photograph/117