125 Years of Light and Power in St. Petersburg: Part Three
By the early 1950s, Florida Power was the fastest growing of the 100 largest utilities in the country. Between 1960 and 1972, the average residential power usage by Florida Power […]
125 Years of Power and Light in St. Petersburg: Part Two
During the spectacular Florida real estate boom of the 1920s, St. Petersburg’s population grew from 14,000 to 40,000 people. Building permits in 1925 hit a high of $23 million dollars, […]
From Burgh to Burg: Al Lang brings baseball to St. Pete
Did you know that St. Pete’s love affair with baseball has its roots in another American burg? (Well, technically, burgh, as Pittsburgh is the only city in the United States […]
125 Years of Light and Power in St. Petersburg
One of St. Petersburg’s most influential companies celebrates 125 years in the Sunshine City this summer, and its roots go back even farther than that. The St. Petersburg Electric Light […]
The historic arcade makes a comeback in the EDGE District of St. Pete
Want to learn more about St. Pete’s history? Join Monica on one of her historic St. Pete trolley tours in person! Reserve your spot here. Big changes are happening in the […]
The Italian roots of St. Pete’s iconic open air post office
St. Petersburg’s open air post office is one of the most unique and photographed buildings in the city, but did you know that it has a European doppelganger? The one-of-a-kind […]