Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Ybor Cigar Factory Facts

When the Ybor Cigar Factory was built in1886, the three-story factory was the tallest building in the Tampa area.


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  1. Glad you got excited about history after visiting the Tampa Bay History Museum!

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  2. Is the building still there or did they tear it down, Sam?

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    1. yes it is still there! (from sam)


      (from Jenn-- it has been taken over by the church of scientology :))

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  3. Very cool Sam. Is the factory even older than your Mom?

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  4. Uncle Van likes to smoke cigars. He would have really enjoyed seeing this display in the museum with you. Aunt Kathleen thinks cigars are stinky! We will look forward to more stuff on your blog. Keep up the good work!

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    1. I will send research on different cigars made in Tampa.

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