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Bahia Beach Resort overlooking Tampa Bay
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Bahia Beach Resort overlooking Tampa Bay.
Abstract/Description
Aerial view of Bahia Beach looking west towards Tampa Bay and St. Pete in the distance. Note the "kiddie" rides in the foreground, the marina and the white sandy beaches. Bahia Beach was a resort that catered to all ages
Identifier
HCC0101RUS382
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Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Scene
Title
Bahia Beach Scene.
Abstract/Description
Note Ruskin Marina sign at extreme right of photo.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS062
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Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Swimming
Title
Bahia Beach Swimming.
Abstract/Description
Bahia Beach was designed for both the casual visitor as well as staying on site at the Bahia Beach Boatel. Here is a photo of the swimming faclities at the Beach where guests swam in the warm waters of Tampa Bay. (Note the sign on the left for the Bahia Beach Marina, an important land mark for boaters arriving at the resort.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS381
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Image (JPEG)
Bahia Beach Then and Now
Title
Bahia Beach Then and Now.
Abstract/Description
Bahia Beach, according to this historical brochure, was the name applied by early Ruskinites to the beach area and wharf serving Ruskin. Later, Paul B. Dickman used this same name for his beach and resort development, just north of Shell Point Road. Today, the Inn at Little Harbor is located at this location. This brochure on local history was written by Paul B. Dickman's uncle, Willard D. Miller. Copyright applied for in 1961 by Logan's Publishing. No current company listed in Google, nor is...
Show moreBahia Beach, according to this historical brochure, was the name applied by early Ruskinites to the beach area and wharf serving Ruskin. Later, Paul B. Dickman used this same name for his beach and resort development, just north of Shell Point Road. Today, the Inn at Little Harbor is located at this location. This brochure on local history was written by Paul B. Dickman's uncle, Willard D. Miller. Copyright applied for in 1961 by Logan's Publishing. No current company listed in Google, nor is Company listed in searchable Florida State corporations data base. I did find a 1968 newspaper reference to C. L. Logan, a printer active in the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. Logan Printing was purchased by American Printing USA and it was voluntarily dissolved in 2012. Verbal permission to utilize brochure was provided by Peter Audano, Brandon, FL, who owned American Printing USA in Gibsonton, although he wasn't aware of any copyright records. He would give us permission to publish.
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Identifier
HCC0101RUS016
Format
Document (PDF)
Bahia Beach Yacht Club Yellow Flag
Title
Bahia Beach Yacht Club Yellow Flag.
Abstract/Description
While Bahia Beach, a public beach on Tampa Bay, just north of Shell Point Road, in Ruskin, was opened in April, 1959 by Paul B. Dickman and his son Lyle C. Dickman, between the Ruskin Marina and Mangrove Point, the Bahia Beach Yacht Club became operational in either 1965 or early 1966. This was not a formal, members only yacht club. There were no annual dues and an honorary membership was given to anyone who tied up their boat at the boat docks at Bahia Beach. The first mention of the Yacht...
Show moreWhile Bahia Beach, a public beach on Tampa Bay, just north of Shell Point Road, in Ruskin, was opened in April, 1959 by Paul B. Dickman and his son Lyle C. Dickman, between the Ruskin Marina and Mangrove Point, the Bahia Beach Yacht Club became operational in either 1965 or early 1966. This was not a formal, members only yacht club. There were no annual dues and an honorary membership was given to anyone who tied up their boat at the boat docks at Bahia Beach. The first mention of the Yacht Club in Tampa papers was in June 1966 when the 800th honorary member, Captain Johnson of Bradenton and a fishing captain operating out of Cortez, was featured in the June 25, 1966 edition of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Identifier
HCC0101RUS043
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Image (JPEG2000)
Bahia Queen Jungle Cruises
Title
Bahia Queen Jungle Cruises.
Abstract/Description
Jungle Cruises on the Bahia Queen took guests on a leisurely cruise in lower Tampa Bay and up the "wild" Little Manatee River.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS388
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Image (JPEG)
Bahia Vista Restaurant
Title
Bahia Vista Restaurant.
Abstract/Description
The Bahia Vista Restaurant was popular with the locals as well as resort guests. Depicted is a busy night at the restaurant. The windows on the right looked out over the beach at Tampa Bay and were a good place to watch daily sunsets
Identifier
HCC0101RUS387
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Image (JPEG)
Baptism at Lake Wimauma
Title
Baptism at Lake Wimauma.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Baptist Church members being baptized at Lake Wimauma
Identifier
HCC0101WIM003
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Image (JPEG)
Benjamin and Sarah Moody
Title
Benjamin and Sarah Moody.
Abstract/Description
Ben Moody is generally regarded as the first settler, along with his six children, who moved to what is now Riverview in 1842. He was one of the original founders of the Methodist Church. His wife Sarah is picture with him.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV031
Format
Image (JPEG)
Boat Docks at Giant's Fish Camp: Al Tomaini and Caspar Balsam
Title
Boat Docks at Giant's Fish Camp: Al Tomaini and Caspar Balsam.
Abstract/Description
Pictured are giant, Al Tomaini and midget, Colonel Casper Balsam on boats at Giants Camp, just south of the Alafia River Bridge (pictured in the background.) Tomaini, billed as being over 8 feet tall, was one of the first side show people to live in Gibsonton and opened the popular Giant's Fish Camp. Balsam, who once played a Munchkin on The Wizard of Oz, was billed as being slightly over 3 feet tall. The reverse of this undated photograph, indicates that Colonel Casper also served as a...
Show morePictured are giant, Al Tomaini and midget, Colonel Casper Balsam on boats at Giants Camp, just south of the Alafia River Bridge (pictured in the background.) Tomaini, billed as being over 8 feet tall, was one of the first side show people to live in Gibsonton and opened the popular Giant's Fish Camp. Balsam, who once played a Munchkin on The Wizard of Oz, was billed as being slightly over 3 feet tall. The reverse of this undated photograph, indicates that Colonel Casper also served as a deputy police chief for the town, although that should be confirmed. Photo used with Permission of International Independent Showman's Museum.
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Identifier
HCC0101GIB045
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Set of related objects
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel Boatel
Title
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel Boatel.
Abstract/Description
Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel and Boatel. Guests could arrive at the resort by either car or boat, making it one of the more unique waterside resorts on Tampa Bay
Identifier
HCC0101RUS385
Format
Image (JPEG)
Boyette Station, Boyette, FL
Title
Boyette Station, Boyette, FL.
Abstract/Description
Early photograph of Boyette Station in Boyette FL. Based on cars models, likely c. 1910. Source unknown
Identifier
HCC0101SHC097
Format
Image (JPEG)
Brahma Stock on Dickman Ranch
Title
Brahma Stock on Dickman Ranch.
Abstract/Description
On Reverse side of Photo: "Dickman Brahma Stock: c. 1950s - D - (Bar D Bar Ranch was the brand symbol of Dickman's cattle holding) North side of Little Manatee River (location of one of the ranch locations (Between College Avenue Little Manatee River.)
Identifier
HCC0101RUS292
Format
Image (JPEG)
Breakup Of The River Community
Title
Breakup Of The River Community.
Abstract/Description
Memoir of Clarence Harding on the recovery of the Little Manatee River community following a 1940 hurricane.
Identifier
HCC0101SHC055
Format
Document (PDF)
Brick Road: 1916 - Riverview
Title
Brick Road: 1916 - Riverview.
Abstract/Description
Similar (or same) photograph that appears in the Woodruffe collection. Identified on the reverse as a 1916 photo of road in Riverview.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV014
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Bridge Remains to Gulf City
Title
Bridge Remains to Gulf City.
Abstract/Description
Only remaining section of bridge to Gulf City
Identifier
HCC0101GC002
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Image (JPEG)
Building First Bridge Across Bullfrog Creek 1920
Title
Building First Bridge Across Bullfrog Creek 1920.
Abstract/Description
Photo (from collected writings of Joni Maschek) showing Lewis Symmes and two other men building first bridge across Bullfrog Creek. The exact location of this bridge is not clear, and most likely would have been across the creek closer to the Symmes' properties near present day Big Bend Road. The road that would eventually become US 41 would have had to span a much larger body of water.
Identifier
HCC0101GIB055
Format
Image (JPEG)
CARP Meeting -Richard Boler-Water Quality Issues - 1991
Title
CARP Meeting -Richard Boler-Water Quality Issues - 1991.
Abstract/Description
At a October 22, 1991 meeting of CARP, Environmental Scientist, Richard Boler, presented an update on the Alafia River's pollution and water quality.
Identifier
HCC0101RIV010
Format
E-book
Cattle on Dickman Farm
Title
Cattle on Dickman Farm.
Abstract/Description
1951 Photo of cattle grazing on Dickman Farms. The primary ranch, Bar-D-Bar was south of Ruskin and north of the Little Manatee River, although some cattle was also grazed in lands that would become Apollo Beach beginning in 1959.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS193
Format
Image (JPEG)
Cellophane Wrapping Station on Assembly Line
Title
Cellophane Wrapping Station on Assembly Line.
Abstract/Description
Cellophane Wrapping Station on production line at Ruskin Vegetable Corporation. Note the mechanical nature of the wrapping machine.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS278
Format
Image (JPEG)

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