You may remember that the 10-storey Bay View Hotel, which opened in 1913, was located at 208 E. Jackson Street near Tampa's City Hall. Here’s an early postcard of the hotel, which was famous for its huge electric American flag sign on the roof.
Over the years, the Bay View’s owners added various amenities to reflect the needs of travelers at the time. Am…
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