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Progress Village Collection - Records

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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  • Correspondence, Progress Village Church Plan, Tampa, August 27-31, 1962 by Robert Thomas and G. Emery Baya

    Correspondence, Progress Village Church Plan, Tampa, August 27-31, 1962

    Robert Thomas and G. Emery Baya

    Letters between Reverend Roosevelt Dell, Jr., Robert Thomas, and G. Emery Baya concerning plans for the construction of a church in Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Land Use Letters, Tampa, October 16, 1961-February 6, 1962 by Progress Village Inc. and Stapleton Dabney Gooch Jr.

    Correspondence, Progress Village Land Use Letters, Tampa, October 16, 1961-February 6, 1962

    Progress Village Inc. and Stapleton Dabney Gooch Jr.

    Correspondence between Progress Village Inc. and Florida Dolomite Company regarding holes drilled and extent of rock found.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Tampa Housing Study, Tampa, July 27, 1961 by Matt M. Jetton

    Correspondence, Progress Village Tampa Housing Study, Tampa, July 27, 1961

    Matt M. Jetton

    Correspondence from Matt M. Jetton of Sunstate Builders Inc. to Robert Thomas of Progress Village Inc. regarding the Walker Research study determining conditions and needs of Progress Village. Attached is financial information on the need for the housing.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village and Progress Development Corporation, Tampa, June 8, 1961-September 26, 1963 by G. Emery Baya, James T. Leigh, and Progress Village Inc.

    Correspondence, Progress Village and Progress Development Corporation, Tampa, June 8, 1961-September 26, 1963

    G. Emery Baya, James T. Leigh, and Progress Village Inc.

    Various letters and other documentation between Progress Village Inc. and Progress Development Corporation regarding the development of Progress Village. A majority of the correspondence is from G. Emery Baya.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Church Plan, Tampa, May 22 - September 6, 1961 by Robert Thomas and B. T. Williams

    Correspondence, Progress Village Church Plan, Tampa, May 22 - September 6, 1961

    Robert Thomas and B. T. Williams

    Letters between Reverend B. T. Williams, Robert Thomas, Cody Fowler, Progress Village Board of Trustees, and First Baptist Church of Progress Village Board of Trustees. Reverend Williams requested his church have the right to purchase the first available site to build Progress Village's first church building. The Progress Village Board of Trustees agreed with this request and detailed next steps and conditions for purchasing the land.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Park Deeds, Tampa, May 19-22, 1961 by Robert Thomas and Ellsworth G. Simmons

    Correspondence, Progress Village Park Deeds, Tampa, May 19-22, 1961

    Robert Thomas and Ellsworth G. Simmons

    Letters between Robert Thomas and Honorable Ellsworth G. Simmons regarding the Board of County Commissioners' request for a deed necessary to begin work on a park in Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Cemetery Tract Land Sale, Tampa, January 24 - December 9, 1961 by G. Emery Baya, Robert Thomas, and C. Blythe Andrews

    Correspondence, Progress Village Cemetery Tract Land Sale, Tampa, January 24 - December 9, 1961

    G. Emery Baya, Robert Thomas, and C. Blythe Andrews

    Letters, news articles, and documents regarding the sale of a cemetery tract to the Lily White Security Benefit Association. The documents detail the terms and requirements of the sale and stipulations that the cemetery be open to the public on Sundays.

  • Report, Walker Research Service, Tampa Housing Study Conducted for Progress Village, Tampa, Spring 1961 by Walker Research Service

    Report, Walker Research Service, Tampa Housing Study Conducted for Progress Village, Tampa, Spring 1961

    Walker Research Service

    A study conducted by Walker Research Service during the Spring of 1961 for Progress Village Inc., to determine why houses were not selling and discover strategies to increase home sales.

  • Correspondence and Resolution, Progress Village Community Development Committee, September 29, 1960-November 22, 1961 by Progress Village Inc. and Robert Thomas

    Correspondence and Resolution, Progress Village Community Development Committee, September 29, 1960-November 22, 1961

    Progress Village Inc. and Robert Thomas

    Correspondence from Robert Thomas and resolution related to appointments to the Progress Village Community Development Committee.

  • Report, Progress Village Inc., September 20, 1960 by Progress Village, Inc.

    Report, Progress Village Inc., September 20, 1960

    Progress Village, Inc.

    A brief report by Progress Village, Inc., about the history and progress on creating Progress Village.

  • Tables, Progress Village Home Sales, Tampa, August 31, 1960 - March 1, 1961 by Progress Village Inc.

    Tables, Progress Village Home Sales, Tampa, August 31, 1960 - March 1, 1961

    Progress Village Inc.

    A weekly series of tables listing the number of lots sold and unsold for each builder in Progress Village, from August 31, 1960 to March 1, 1961.

  • Table, Progress Village Home Sales, Tampa, August 26, 1960 by Progress Village Inc.

    Table, Progress Village Home Sales, Tampa, August 26, 1960

    Progress Village Inc.

    A table listing the number of lots owned, under construction, not started, finished, sold, and unsold for each builder in Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village General Utilities, Tampa, August 2, 1960 - November 12, 1962 by Robert Thomas, James M. Simmerson, John M. Allison, and Leslie D. Scharf

    Correspondence, Progress Village General Utilities, Tampa, August 2, 1960 - November 12, 1962

    Robert Thomas, James M. Simmerson, John M. Allison, and Leslie D. Scharf

    Various letters and other documents regarding the establishment and management of utilities in Progress Village. Included are letters from Robert Thomas, James M. Simmerson, John M. Allison, Leslie D. Scharf, Bruce J. Barrow, Frank Lykes Rosenblatt, Doris C. Rosenblatt, Charles F. Blake, and G. Emery Baya.

  • Correspondence, County Commissioner Letters of Acceptance of Progress Village Streets for County Maintenance, Tampa, July 27, 1960 - September 13, 1960 by Hillsborough County (Fla.). Board of County Commissioners and Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Correspondence, County Commissioner Letters of Acceptance of Progress Village Streets for County Maintenance, Tampa, July 27, 1960 - September 13, 1960

    Hillsborough County (Fla.). Board of County Commissioners and Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Correspondence between the Board of County Commissioners, Pullara and Watson, and Progress Village Inc. regarding agreements with the county for street maintenance.

  • Report, Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage for Unit Three of Progress Village, June 24, 1960 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Report, Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage for Unit Three of Progress Village, June 24, 1960

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Report by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers about site grading, paving, and drainage for Unit 3 of Progress Village.

  • Documents, Establishment and Purpose of Progress Village, June 14, 1960-March 30, 1964 by Progress Village Inc.

    Documents, Establishment and Purpose of Progress Village, June 14, 1960-March 30, 1964

    Progress Village Inc.

    Various documents concerning the purpose of Progress Village and plans for its establishment.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Land Use Letters, Tampa, May 2, 1960 - October 12, 1961 by Robert Thomas and Stapleton Dabney Gooch Jr.

    Correspondence, Progress Village Land Use Letters, Tampa, May 2, 1960 - October 12, 1961

    Robert Thomas and Stapleton Dabney Gooch Jr.

    Correspondence between Progress Village Inc. and Florida Dolomite Company regarding dolomite deposit locations.

  • Site Plans, Progress Village Unit 3, Tampa, March 16, 1960 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Site Plans, Progress Village Unit 3, Tampa, March 16, 1960

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Site plans for Unit 3 of Progress Village, depicting housing lots and location of the elementary school.

  • Estimates, Progress Village Cost, Tampa, February 15, 1960 by R. Terry Lyle

    Estimates, Progress Village Cost, Tampa, February 15, 1960

    R. Terry Lyle

    Correspondence and prices lists for estimated costs, payments, and other details related to available lots in Progress Village.

  • Site Plans, Progress Village Unit 2, Tampa, January 29, 1960-July 6, 1960 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Site Plans, Progress Village Unit 2, Tampa, January 29, 1960-July 6, 1960

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Site plans for Unit 2 of Progress Village, depicting housing lots and which builders are assigned to which lots.

  • Correspondence, Douglas P. Cone to Dale Lester, Robert Thomas, and Leslie Scharf, Tampa, January 28, 1960 by Douglas P. Cone

    Correspondence, Douglas P. Cone to Dale Lester, Robert Thomas, and Leslie Scharf, Tampa, January 28, 1960

    Douglas P. Cone

    Correspondence from Florida Prestressed Concrete Co., Inc.'s Douglas P. Cone to Dale Lester, Robert Thomas, and Leslie D. Scharf regarding construction in Progress Village.

  • Letter, C. Blythe Andrews to Robert Thomas, January 24, 1960 by C. Blythe Andrews

    Letter, C. Blythe Andrews to Robert Thomas, January 24, 1960

    C. Blythe Andrews

    A letter from C. Blythe Andrews from the Lily White Security Benefit Association to Robert Thomas, applying for a lot upon which to begin construction of a building.

  • Schedules, Progress Village Construction Overview, Tampa, January 7, 1960 by Progress Village Inc.

    Schedules, Progress Village Construction Overview, Tampa, January 7, 1960

    Progress Village Inc.

    An overview of the planned construction schedule for Progress Village and items required from the owner.

  • Letter, Jerome E. Klein to Cody Fowler, January 5, 1960 by Jerome E. Klein

    Letter, Jerome E. Klein to Cody Fowler, January 5, 1960

    Jerome E. Klein

    A letter from Jerome E. Klein to Cody Fowler inviting Fowler to nominate Progress Village to apply for the Lane Bryan Annual Awards for Volunteer Service to the Community.

  • Booklet, Progress Village Promotional Materials, circa 1960 by Progress Village

    Booklet, Progress Village Promotional Materials, circa 1960

    Progress Village

    Promotional booklets from Progress Village.

  • Estimates, Progress Village Cost, Tampa, November 18, 1959 - February 12, 1960 by R. Terry Lyle

    Estimates, Progress Village Cost, Tampa, November 18, 1959 - February 12, 1960

    R. Terry Lyle

    Correspondence and prices lists for estimated costs, payments, and other details related to available lots in Progress Village.

  • Report, Progress Village Southern Regional Council School Desegregation, Atlanta, Georgia, November 16, 1959 by Southern Regional Council

    Report, Progress Village Southern Regional Council School Desegregation, Atlanta, Georgia, November 16, 1959

    Southern Regional Council

    A report from the Southern Regional Council on voluntary desegregation of schools from 1954 to 1959, shared with Progress Village Inc. by Cody Fowler.

  • Statement, Progress Village Unit One Costs, Tampa, November 12, 1959 - April 30, 1960 by R. Terry Lyle

    Statement, Progress Village Unit One Costs, Tampa, November 12, 1959 - April 30, 1960

    R. Terry Lyle

    Progress Village financial statements and a letter between Myron Gibbons of Gibbons, Gibbons & Tucker and R. Terry Lyle regarding lot sales agreements between Progress Village Inc. and five builders.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Southeastern Utility Company, Tampa, November 11, 1959-December 29, 1964 by Paul H. Smith Jr. and Robert Thomas

    Correspondence, Progress Village Southeastern Utility Company, Tampa, November 11, 1959-December 29, 1964

    Paul H. Smith Jr. and Robert Thomas

    Various letters and other documents regarding the establishment and management of sewer and water in Progress Village by Southeastern Utility Company.

  • Lists, Items to be Furnished by the Owner, October 13, 1959 - January 7, 1960 by Progress Village Inc.

    Lists, Items to be Furnished by the Owner, October 13, 1959 - January 7, 1960

    Progress Village Inc.

    Three lists of items to be provided by the owner including plans, surveys, and engineering documents.

  • Change Order, Progress Village Grading and Street Construction, September 2, 1959 by Progress Village Inc.

    Change Order, Progress Village Grading and Street Construction, September 2, 1959

    Progress Village Inc.

    A change order from Pullara, Bown and Watson Architects and Engineers about grading and street construction in Progress Village.

  • Proposal, Progress Village Grading and Street Construction, Tampa, September 2, 1959 and January 5, 1960 by William A. Watson

    Proposal, Progress Village Grading and Street Construction, Tampa, September 2, 1959 and January 5, 1960

    William A. Watson

    A contract proposal between Progress Village, Inc. and Pullara, Bowen and Watson, Architects and Engineers for grading and street construction.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Cone Brothers Contracting, Tampa, September 1, 1959 - February 12, 1965 by Robert Thomas, Douglas P. Cone, and Cody Fowler

    Correspondence, Progress Village Cone Brothers Contracting, Tampa, September 1, 1959 - February 12, 1965

    Robert Thomas, Douglas P. Cone, and Cody Fowler

    Correspondence between Progress Village Inc. and Cone Brothers Contracting Company regarding construction services in Progress Village.

  • Reports, Progress Village Progress, Tampa, August 14, 1959 - July 22, 1960 by James L. Baldwin

    Reports, Progress Village Progress, Tampa, August 14, 1959 - July 22, 1960

    James L. Baldwin

    Progress Village weekly reports on development progress from James Baldwin, and letters between James Baldwin, Robert Thomas, and Cody Fowler concerning development.

  • Correspondence relating to Unit 1, August 4, 1959 - June 29, 1960 by James L. Carter Jr., Dale Lester, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence relating to Unit 1, August 4, 1959 - June 29, 1960

    James L. Carter Jr., Dale Lester, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence between Pullara and Watson, Progress Village Inc., and other parties regarding grassing, mulching, and screen planting for Unit 1 of Progress Village and completion of water treatment and sewage collection systems.

  • Correspondence and Reports, Progress Village Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage of Unit Three, Tampa, July 6, 1959 - August 27, 1961 by Robert Thomas and Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Correspondence and Reports, Progress Village Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage of Unit Three, Tampa, July 6, 1959 - August 27, 1961

    Robert Thomas and Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Correspondence between Robert Thomas of Progress Village, Inc., and Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers along with reports detailing specifications for site grading, paving, and drainage for Unit 3 of Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Edward L. Bolding to Robert Thomas, Tampa, July 2, 1959 - November 22, 1960 by Edward L. Bolding

    Correspondence, Edward L. Bolding to Robert Thomas, Tampa, July 2, 1959 - November 22, 1960

    Edward L. Bolding

    Correspondence between Robert Thomas of Progress Village Inc. and Edward L. Bolding of Progress Sales, Inc. regarding lakefront lot prices and underwriting engineering expenses for Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village County Commissioners, Tampa, June 30, 1959 - February 24, 1960 by James F. Taylor, Robert Thomas, and Ellsworth G. Simmons

    Correspondence, Progress Village County Commissioners, Tampa, June 30, 1959 - February 24, 1960

    James F. Taylor, Robert Thomas, and Ellsworth G. Simmons

    Correspondence between the Board of County Commissioners, Pullara and Watson, and Progress Village Inc. regarding agreements with the county for street maintenance and the necessity of clearing a ditch in order to resume construction.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village Property Management, Tampa, April 6, 1959 - August 30, 1960 by Robert Thomas, James L. Baldwin, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence, Progress Village Property Management, Tampa, April 6, 1959 - August 30, 1960

    Robert Thomas, James L. Baldwin, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence regarding the hiring and resignation of James L. Baldwin as project manager for Progress Village.

  • Correspondence, Progress Village School Development Correspondence, Tampa, March 9, 1959 - January 18, 1961 by Robert Thomas, Crawford Greene, Cody Fowler, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence, Progress Village School Development Correspondence, Tampa, March 9, 1959 - January 18, 1961

    Robert Thomas, Crawford Greene, Cody Fowler, and James L. Goodrich

    Correspondence regarding the development of schools within Progress Village.

  • Schedules, Progress Village Water, Sewer, and Paving, Tampa, February 27, 1959 by Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Schedules, Progress Village Water, Sewer, and Paving, Tampa, February 27, 1959

    Pullara and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Schedules and plans for water lines, sewer lines, and paving presented on site maps in Progress Village.

  • Report, Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage for First Phase of Progress Village, February 24, 1959 by Pullara, Bowen and Watson Architects and Engineers

    Report, Specifications for Site Grading, Paving, and Drainage for First Phase of Progress Village, February 24, 1959

    Pullara, Bowen and Watson Architects and Engineers

    A report from Pullara, Bown and Watson Architects and Engineers about grading, paving, and drainage for the first phase of building Progress Village.

  • Minutes, Progress Village Board of Trustees Meetings, Tampa, January 2, 1959 - August 26, 1963 by Progress Village Inc.

    Minutes, Progress Village Board of Trustees Meetings, Tampa, January 2, 1959 - August 26, 1963

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village Board of Trustees' meeting minutes, as well as various documents and letters associated with those meetings.

  • Report, Julian Lane on Progress Village, circa 1959 by Julian Lane

    Report, Julian Lane on Progress Village, circa 1959

    Julian Lane

    A brief report by Tampa Mayor Julian Lane about the formation of Progress Village.

  • Schedules, Progress Village Construction and Design, circa 1959 by Progress Village Inc.

    Schedules, Progress Village Construction and Design, circa 1959

    Progress Village Inc.

    Schedules for construction and design in Progress Village.

  • Statistics, Progress Village Hammer Maryland Avenue Study Data, Tampa, 1959 by Progress Village Inc.

    Statistics, Progress Village Hammer Maryland Avenue Study Data, Tampa, 1959

    Progress Village Inc.

    The Hammer Maryland Avenue Study of Tampa urbanized area 1959 non-white family income.

  • Proposal, Progress Village Engineering and Surveying, Tampa, December 4, 1958 by William A. Watson

    Proposal, Progress Village Engineering and Surveying, Tampa, December 4, 1958

    William A. Watson

    A contract proposal between Progress Village, Inc. and Pullara, Bowen and Watson, Architects and Engineers for surveying and engineering services during phase one of planned construction.

  • Site Plan, Progress Village Master Subdivision, Tampa, December 2, 1958 by Progress Village Inc.

    Site Plan, Progress Village Master Subdivision, Tampa, December 2, 1958

    Progress Village Inc.

    Progress Village master subdivision plan.

 
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