Tourists' and settlers' guide to Florida . thefaithful to prayer. It is a very large and strikingly beautiful building, andstands quite out from the city, with no surroundings but itsown extensive and magnificent grounds. This is the famous Tampa Bay Hotel. This magnificent structure is situated across a smallarm of the bay from the city, but in full view. It is reachedfrom the city by a bridge, but trains stop at Tampa as at astation, and then continue around the city and draw up al-most at the entrance to the hotels. Indeed, passengersalight at the gates entering the grounds. Here in mid-win


Tourists' and settlers' guide to Florida . thefaithful to prayer. It is a very large and strikingly beautiful building, andstands quite out from the city, with no surroundings but itsown extensive and magnificent grounds. This is the famous Tampa Bay Hotel. This magnificent structure is situated across a smallarm of the bay from the city, but in full view. It is reachedfrom the city by a bridge, but trains stop at Tampa as at astation, and then continue around the city and draw up al-most at the entrance to the hotels. Indeed, passengersalight at the gates entering the grounds. Here in mid-winter they walk through choice shrubbery and beds ofblooming calla lilies to the main entrance, where they passthrough elaborately carved doors of solid mahogany intowhat might well be mistaken for an art gallery. Theystand amid groups of statuary, and on either hand arepaintings of priceless value. Above them is a circular gal-lery, which is a picture gallery, where hang gems of theworlds great painters. Long halls, 700 feet in length, are. E. M. HENDRY, A. J. KNIGHT. HENDRY & KNIGHT, Real Estate Dealers. Investors Agents. Money lenders. Rooms I and 2, Knight Block, TAMPA, FLA. A word to visitors and probable investoi-s whom we make it our businessto meet. If you wish to invest in Tampa, or elsewhere in Florida, or if youwant information concerning investments in Hillsborough, our native coun-ty, we claim to be able to furnish it accurately and in detail. You are res-pectfullj invited to our office where you can see the only complete map ofthe city of Tampa, enlarg-ed to 13x16 feet, oil painted. Also other maps andcharts of interest. In accepting above invitation do not feel that you areexpected to invest. It is our purpose that every new comer should get factsand figures and if possible a favorable impression of our State, county andcity. DR. SANFORD W. ALLEN, -^GOLD m PORGELJllfl CROWNS AND BRIDGES. Cor. Franklin and Lafayette Sts. _ . ___ . _- • Suites I and 3 Campbell Bloc


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