Tin Can Tourists in Desoto Park, Tampa

Creator

Unknown

Files

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Creation Date

1925

Time Period

circa 1925

Abstract

Tin Can Tourists stand in line for meal service at the auto camp located in Desoto Park in Tampa, Florida.

Alt Text

A group of people gathered outdoors near tents and tables, with trees in the background. Objects and equipment are scattered around the area.

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_1117

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Tin Can Tourists in Desoto Park, Tampa" (1925). Florida Photograph Collection. Image 118.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/florida_photograph/118