All that you see here, known as "The Wharf" no longer exists. It indeed was once there, but exactly where, no one seems to know.

A description written in the Port Tampa Historical Trail states that if you go to the intersection of the Port Tampa Dr. and West Commerce Streets and look due south, you will see the location of the "Wharf".

But exactly where, in the photographs,  is North, South, East and West?  Where was that man-made pier, its railroad tracks, train station, and hotels, positioned in the Picnic Island area? Check it out. Do you know?  If you do know, please contact this website and let us know... Your input will be appreciated!

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U.S. Troops Embarkation to Cuba in Spanish American War 1898

 

Notice Sailing Ships were Still in Use

 

Notice Sailing Ships were Still in Use

 

Spanish-American War - Port Tampa 1898 - Teddy Roosevelt's Rough-riders awaiting embarkation to fight in Cuba