Davis Island Garden Club, 81 Columbia Drive
Davis Island Garden Club, 81 Columbia Drive. 1958. Burgert Brothers. Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Davis Island Garden Club, 81 Columbia Drive. 2021. © Chip Weiner
For years, the Davis Island Garden Club, also known as the Davis Island Garden Circle, met in private homes on the island to discuss their horticulture interests and socialize. It was organized in 1936 but was forced to close during the World War II years. The group rechartered in 1946.
In the 1950s, Tampa’s Mayor Nick Nuccio was instrumental in deeding this property to the club in Marjorie Park. It still functions as a clubhouse for members and is also available as an event space for the community.
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From Burgert Brothers: Look Again, Vol.2