Category Archives: History

Arts Alive: Free Museum Day for All in St. Petersburg!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Bob Horn

One week from tomorrow, on Saturday, September 25th, St. Petersburg residents will get the chance to experience Arts Alive Free Museum Day!  St. Petersburg’s major museums will throw open their doors and welcome everyone in, free of charge! This will be … Continue reading →

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Before the Vinoy

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Bob Horn

I’ve lived in St. Petersburg since I was four years old.  The Vinoy was a cool old building when I was a kid, but it was on its way downhill.  Eventually, it shut down and was scheduled to be demolished.  … Continue reading →

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The Sunshine City

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Bob Horn

 We don’t hear it so much these days, but St. Petersburg has been known as “The Sunshine City” since the early 1900′s.  There was a great desire to grow the city back in those days, to add both residents and … Continue reading →

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Waterfront Parks Centennial

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Bob Horn

 Those of you who live in or near St. Petersburg already know what a great stretch of waterfront parks we have.  Those who are visiting or are not familiar with the city should take the time to head as far … Continue reading →

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HDR Photos at Museum of History

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Bob Horn

 There is a relatively new technique available in the world of photography called High Dynamic Range, or HDR.  There have been entire books written about HDR photography but, simply put, it allows a much broader range of light to be … Continue reading →

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What About Euclid?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Bob Horn

  Yesterday, I published a post about the Euclid Station Post Office in St. Petersburg, at the corner of 34th Avenue North/Haines Road/Dr. ML King Jr Street North.  I talked about the fact that the Post Office is on the … Continue reading →

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First By Far With a Post-War Car

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Bob Horn

Okay, lest you think I’m crazy, my post title today was actually the slogan for the Studebaker Motor Company in 1947.  Studebaker started in 1857, when they produced their very first carriage.  Over time, and as technology progressed, Studebaker became a … Continue reading →

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Bob Horn

Saturday was the Arts Alive Free Museum day in St. Petersburg, and my wife and I decided to take advantage of the event to see at least one museum that we had not visited before.  What a breath of fresh … Continue reading →

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Civil War in St. Petersburg?

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Bob Horn

I was showing some clients a home in Southeast St. Petersburg a few days ago, and on our drive, I spotted this sign.  I had to stop and read it, and it was so surprising to me that I decided … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness for the Sign!

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Bob Horn

I’m happy to see that the Powers That Be have taken our safety into consideration by ensuring that there’s one of these signs on each side of the tank!  Can you imagine the headlines we might be reading if the … Continue reading →

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