The Family Heritage Festival Presents: From Saloons to Steak Houses: A Conversation with Andy Huse
Schedule
Sat Oct 05 2024 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
John F. Germany Public Library | Tampa, FL
Join us for a conversation about Tampa history with USF Special Collections librarian, Andy Huse. Huse will be discussing his book From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa. This takes readers on a journey into historic bars, theaters, gambling halls, soup kitchens, clubs, and restaurants, telling the story of Tampa's past through these fascinating social spaces many of which can't be found in official histories.
Beginning with the founding of modern Tampa in 1887 and spanning a century, Huse delves into the culture of the city and traces the struggles that have played out in public spaces. He describes temperance advocates who crusaded against saloons and breweries, cigar workers on strike who depended on soup houses for survival, and civil rights activists who staged sit-ins at lunch counters.
These stories are set amid themes such as the emergence of Tampa's criminal underworld, the rise of anti-German fear during World War I, and the heady power of prosperity and tourism in the 1950s.
Following the book discussion, there will be a light lunch served. After, attendees will get a tour of the Florida History and Genealogy Library and have the opportunity to get research help from librarians.
For more information, visit HCPLC.org/FamilyHeritage.
Register at https://attend.hcplc.org/event/11686395
Where is it happening?
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Dr,Tampa,FL,United States
