Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s (FL) (Images of America)

Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s (FL) (Images of America)

Tampa Bay's Gulf Beaches:  Fabulous 1950's and 1960's  (FL)  (Images of America)

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In the years following World War II, Tampa Bay’s barrier island beaches were transformed from a sparsely populated strip to a booming vacation destination. Following the war’s end, fond memories of beachside training exercises amid sand and sea attracted thousands of former G.I.s and their families to the area for vacation. This sudden outbreak of tourism caught the attention of developers, who quickly converted the lonely stretches of beach into a vacationer’s paradise, complete with snazzy mot

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3 thoughts on “Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s (FL) (Images of America)”

  1. 4.0 out of 5 stars
    Easy read, July 15, 2013
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    Jeffrey

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    Gives a quick overview of the development and history of the Gulf Coast area near Tampa. Am revisiting the area again next year and staying in an old Florida type property on the Gulf. Interesting for those looking for the Florida they may remember growing up
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Pages from my youth, April 15, 2013
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    Amazon Enthusiast (Tampa Fl.) –

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    This review is from: Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s (FL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
    I am very happy with this book. I grew up in the Tampa Bay area in the 50’s and 60’s and the pictures took me back to a peaceful time in my past and brought back many memories of my youth.
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    Five Stars, October 15, 2015
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    Chris

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    This review is from: Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s (FL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
    Great book. Arrived on time.
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