Records, 1891-1975.
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Centro Español de Tampa
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Founded in 1891, the Centro Espanol de Tampa was a social and fraternal club which provided financial and medical assistance to members in need. It is the oldest of Tampa's Latin clubs, and over the years has been a haven for Spanish and Cuban immigrants, most of whom worked in the cigar factories. Recreational and educational benefits of the club included a library, classes in English and Spanish, a band, and theatricals. The club pledged from the start to have no political, religi...