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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.
Keywords
Trailer camps
Extent
1 black-and-white photograph
Geographic Location
Hillsborough County (Fla.); Tampa (Fla.)
Physical Collection
Box
23
Folder
6
Media Type
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
Keywords
Trailer camps