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In the late 1950s, the Progress Village community was established to provide affordable housing for members of Hillsborough County, Florida's African American population. Developed as a "model community" that would offset major displacements caused by redevelopment in predominantly Black neighborhoods, Progress Village grew under the leadership of such prominent, local leaders as C. Blythe Andrews, Cody Fowler, James Hargrett, Sr., and Perry Harvey, Sr., who -- along with others - comprised the original Board of Trustees for Progress Village, Inc. More than fifty years later, Progress Village still stands as a viable example of public enterprise and cooperative neighborhood development.
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  • Report, Progress Village Master Plan, Tampa, December 1958 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Report, Progress Village Master Plan, Tampa, December 1958

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    The Master Plan for Planned Development prepared for Progress Village, Inc. by Pullara, Bowen and Watson Architects and Engineers.

  • Report, Report on the Master Plan for Planned Development, Progress Village, Tampa, December 1958 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Report, Report on the Master Plan for Planned Development, Progress Village, Tampa, December 1958

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    A December 1958 report on Progress Village's development master plan.

  • Letter, M.S. Stein to Harold Wolf, November 13, 1958 by M. S. Stein

    Letter, M.S. Stein to Harold Wolf, November 13, 1958

    M. S. Stein

    A letter from M.S. Stein, President of the Maas Brothers Department Stores, to Harold Wolf, about how Maas Brothers would underwrite $1000 of the non-profit stock of Progress Village.

  • Letter, Dale Lester to Paul Smith, Jr., Progress Village Inc., Comm. No. 5829, October 31, 1958 by Dale Lester

    Letter, Dale Lester to Paul Smith, Jr., Progress Village Inc., Comm. No. 5829, October 31, 1958

    Dale Lester

    A letter from Dale Lester to Paul Smith, Jr., about water lines, wells, and water service in Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Community Development, Tampa, October 13, 1958 - August 26, 1970 by Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence, Progress Village Community Development, Tampa, October 13, 1958 - August 26, 1970

    Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence with Progress Village Inc. covering numerous varying topics.

  • Map, Progress Village Topographic, Tampa, September 18, 1958 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Map, Progress Village Topographic, Tampa, September 18, 1958

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Progress Village topographic map.

  • Lists and Correspondence, Progress Village General Infrastructure, Tampa, September 2, 1958 - February 15,1961 by Progress Village Inc., Wayne Thomas, and F. W. Argue

    Lists and Correspondence, Progress Village General Infrastructure, Tampa, September 2, 1958 - February 15,1961

    Progress Village Inc., Wayne Thomas, and F. W. Argue

    Various letters and other documents regarding general infrastructure in Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Specifications for Clearing, Grubbing, and Site Grading, Tampa, August 12, 1958 - February 27, 1961 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers and Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence, Progress Village Specifications for Clearing, Grubbing, and Site Grading, Tampa, August 12, 1958 - February 27, 1961

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers and Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence detailing specifications for clearing, grubbing, and site grading of first phase of Progress Village, prepared by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers for Progress Village Inc. Also included is correspondence relating to violations of the code of conduct for residents of Progress Village. Correspondence is by Dale Lester, William A. Watson, N.E. Martin, Robert Thomas, Douglas P. Cone, V.E. Dangerfield, James L. Carter, and Roy L. Parham.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Federal Housing Administration, Tampa, August 8, 1958 - May 3, 1961 by Robert Thomas, Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers, Hardy A. Sullivan, and A. L. Thompson

    Correspondence, Progress Village Federal Housing Administration, Tampa, August 8, 1958 - May 3, 1961

    Robert Thomas, Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers, Hardy A. Sullivan, and A. L. Thompson

    Various documents and correspondence related to engineering plans and approval by the Federal Housing Administration.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Builder, Tampa, August 6, 1958-April 8, 1960 by Marvin L. Warner, Robert Thomas, and James M. Folmer

    Correspondence, Progress Village Builder, Tampa, August 6, 1958-April 8, 1960

    Marvin L. Warner, Robert Thomas, and James M. Folmer

    Correspondence between Progress Village Inc. and various builders regarding construction in Progress Village.

  • Minutes, Progress Village Executive Committee, Tampa, August 6, 1958 - March 6, 1962 by Progress Village Inc.

    Minutes, Progress Village Executive Committee, Tampa, August 6, 1958 - March 6, 1962

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village executive meeting notes covering various topics, including payments to contractors, response to protests, and development progress.

  • Map, Corrected Progress Village Property Description, Tampa, August 5, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Map, Corrected Progress Village Property Description, Tampa, August 5, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village corrected property description map, depicting boundaries and location of Progress Village, as well as land owned by Burrel H. Walker.

  • Map, Progress Village Property Description, Tampa, August 5, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Map, Progress Village Property Description, Tampa, August 5, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village property description map, depicting boundaries and location of Progress Village, as well as land owned by Burton Walker.

  • Memo, Anthony L. Pullara to Paul Smith, Jr., Progress Village Inc. Proposal for Master Planning and Engineering Design, July 31, 1958 by Anthony L. Pullara

    Memo, Anthony L. Pullara to Paul Smith, Jr., Progress Village Inc. Proposal for Master Planning and Engineering Design, July 31, 1958

    Anthony L. Pullara

    Memorandum between Paul Smith, Jr. and Anthony L. Pullara regarding cost estimates for producing the master plan and performing engineering services for Progress Village, Inc.

  • Site Plan, Progress Village Study Sketch, Tampa, July 28, 1958 by J.E. Greiner Company, Inc.

    Site Plan, Progress Village Study Sketch, Tampa, July 28, 1958

    J.E. Greiner Company, Inc.

    Progress Village Study Sketch depicting locations of housing lots, schools, churches, and other planned building sites.

  • Letter, William Watson to Paul Smith, Jr., Proposal for Engineering, Surveying, and Planning Services, July 24, 1958 by William A. Watson

    Letter, William Watson to Paul Smith, Jr., Proposal for Engineering, Surveying, and Planning Services, July 24, 1958

    William A. Watson

    Letter from William Watson to Paul Smith, Jr., about a proposal for engineering, surveying, and planning for Progress Village.

  • Minutes, Progress Village Public Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, Tampa, July 11-18, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Minutes, Progress Village Public Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, Tampa, July 11-18, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village meeting minutes from a public meeting addressing concerns of East Tampa citizens objecting to development of Progress Village, and from a meeting of the board of directors concerning establishment of bank accounts for the corporation, modifications of first mortgages, acreage owned by Burton Walker, and operational matters.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village, Tampa, July 9, 1958 - October 14, 1977 by Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence, Progress Village, Tampa, July 9, 1958 - October 14, 1977

    Progress Village Inc.

    Various documents and correspondence related to Progress Village. The majority of the documents are from 1977.

  • Documents, Progress Village Assorted Materials, Tampa, July 9, 1958 - October 5, 1967 by Progress Village Inc.

    Documents, Progress Village Assorted Materials, Tampa, July 9, 1958 - October 5, 1967

    Progress Village Inc.

    Various documents and correspondence related to Progress Village. Many of the documents relate to a youth council.

  • Articles of Incorporation, Progress Village, Inc., Tampa, July 1958, A by Progress Village Inc.

    Articles of Incorporation, Progress Village, Inc., Tampa, July 1958, A

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village articles of incorporation, addressed to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida in July, 1958. The document lists the name of the corporation, reasons for incorporation, and the names of trustees and officers.

  • Articles of Incorporation, Progress Village, Inc., Tampa, July 1958, B by Progress Village Inc.

    Articles of Incorporation, Progress Village, Inc., Tampa, July 1958, B

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village articles of incorporation, addressed to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida in July, 1958. The document lists the name of the corporation, reasons for incorporation, the names of trustees and officers, subscribers to Progress Village, and the circuit judge's approval of the charter.

  • Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement Made at Tampa Addenda, Tampa, circa 1958-1961 by Progress Village Inc.

    Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement Made at Tampa Addenda, Tampa, circa 1958-1961

    Progress Village Inc.

    An addenda to an agreement between Progress Village Inc., Progress Sales, Inc., and numerous construction companies, regarding the development and sales of single family homes in Progress Village.

  • Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement Made at Tampa, circa 1958-1961 by Progress Village Inc.

    Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement Made at Tampa, circa 1958-1961

    Progress Village Inc.

    An agreement between Progress Village Inc., Progress Sales, Inc., and numerous construction companies, regarding the development and sales of single family homes in Progress Village.

  • Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement, Tampa, circa 1958-1961 by Progress Village Inc.

    Contracts, Progress Village Building and Home Sales Agreement, Tampa, circa 1958-1961

    Progress Village Inc.

    An agreement between Progress Village Inc., Progress Sales, Inc., and numerous construction companies, regarding the development and sales of single family homes in Progress Village.

  • Minutes, Progress Village Board of Directors Meeting and Cafeteria and Strip Mall Plans, Tampa, August 18, 1958 - September 2, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Minutes, Progress Village Board of Directors Meeting and Cafeteria and Strip Mall Plans, Tampa, August 18, 1958 - September 2, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village Board of Directors meeting minutes discussing public statements regarding the background and plan for Progress Village, and assigning responsibility for future home construction. Additionally includes a site floor plan for a proposed strip mall and cafeteria, and a Historical Structure Form for the Citrus Park Colored School House.

  • Sketch, Progress Village Banner, Tampa, circa 1958-1963 by Progress Village Inc.

    Sketch, Progress Village Banner, Tampa, circa 1958-1963

    Progress Village Inc.

    A sketch of the banner for Progress Village.

  • Site Plan, Progress Village, Tampa, December 1957 - December 2, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Site Plan, Progress Village, Tampa, December 1957 - December 2, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village master subdivision and building site plans.

  • Map, Brandon Quadrangle, 1956 by Geological Survey (U.S.)

    Map, Brandon Quadrangle, 1956

    Geological Survey (U.S.)

    A map of the Brandon Quadrangle.

  • Map, Progress Village Tax Assessment, circa 1950s-1960s by James L. Goodrich

    Map, Progress Village Tax Assessment, circa 1950s-1960s

    James L. Goodrich

    A tax assessment map of Progress Village.

  • Report, Progress Village Projected Finances, circa 1950s-1960s by Progress Village Inc.

    Report, Progress Village Projected Finances, circa 1950s-1960s

    Progress Village Inc.

    Financial projections for income and costs of development at Progress Village.

 
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