Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection
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Interviewer
Andy Huse, Jill Witecki, Joey Hager
Publication Date
Summer 2024
Date
2024-04-25
Abstract
James Ferman Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Bank of Tampa and President of the Ferman Car Co., provides insights into his family's business legacy in Tampa, dating back to the 1880s. He shares the growth and evolution of the Ferman Car Co. in the Tampa area, alongside observations on the changing landscape of downtown Tampa. In addition, Ferman discusses the cultural significance of the Tampa Theatre, emphasizing its role in his childhood memories, the city's historical fabric, and its relevance during the civil rights movement. Throughout the interview, he offers firsthand experiences and perspectives on the theater's unique ambiance, highlighting its transformation into a prominent social gathering place.
Keywords
Tampa Theatre, historic theaters, historic theater preservation, downtown Tampa, Automobile dealers, Ybor City, cigar industry, Ferman Car Co., Kodak camera, The Bank of Tampa, Kingston Trio (Musical group), Martha Ferman (1915-2011), Lee Duncan (1918-2007), Raphael Martinez Ybor (1929-Present)
Extent
00:29:31; 23-page transcript
Subject: geographic
Tampa (Fla.), Downtown Tampa (Fla.), Ybor City (Fla.)
Language
English
Format
Digital only
Identifier
tampa-theatre-ohp-jr-ferman-james
Recommended Citation
Ferman, James L. Jr., "James Ferman Jr. Oral History Interview" (2024). Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection. 20.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tampa_theatre_ohp/20
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