Tampa Florida United States Of America Collection

Tampa Bay Hotel, Fla. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Tampa Bay Hotel, Fla. 1902

Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, preparing to leave for Cuba

Rio Grande Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator
" Rio Grande" Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers leaving Port Tampa, Florida, USA, on their way to Cuba

At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA. They were taking American troops to Cuba

The Last Photograph of Sergeant Willie Tiffany, Spanish-American War
The Last Photograph of Sergeant " Willie" Tiffany, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899)....Tiffany, Going Abroad the " Matteawan", Sunday Afternoon, June 12th

The Cherokee : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
The " Cherokee" : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US troopship taking soldiers to Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Matteawan Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
" Matteawan" Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). American soldiers aboard a troopship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers Lieutenant C. W. Exton, (20th Infantry), Cralle, Davis and Lafferty at Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). General William Rufus Shafter (1835-1906) and his aide-de-camp Lieutenant John Miley (1862-1899) of the US Army at Port Tampa, Florida

13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba: one of the companies just after the semi-daily exercise

16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers going on board a ship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, Spanish-American War, 10 June 1898, (1899). Ships preparing to leave for Cuba. The mules

Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Soldiers of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, known as the Rough Riders, preparing to leave for Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba

Last Time the Caprons, Father and Son, Met, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Sergeant Hallett Borrowe (1864-1921) with heavy ammunition mounted on a railway wagon, Port Tampa, Florida, USA

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"Remembering Tampa, Florida: A Glimpse into the Spanish-American War" Step back in time to June 1898, when Tampa, Florida played a pivotal role in the historic events of the Spanish-American War. As prisoners were released and tensions ran high, photographer Burr McIntosh captured moments that would forever be etched in history. In one captivating image titled "Prisoners Released, " McIntosh immortalizes the aftermath of conflict as former captives regain their freedom. The resilience and strength displayed by these individuals serve as a testament to human spirit. Another photograph transports us to June 12th, where we witness an extraordinary sight - "Rio Grande Backing Out. " This powerful image symbolizes the retreat of warships after intense battles fought on both land and sea. McIntosh's lens also captures scenes at Port Tampa with striking clarity. In "At the Dock, " taken on June 10th, we see soldiers preparing for deployment amidst bustling activity. These brave men embarked on a journey into uncertainty, driven by duty and patriotism. Amongst them was Sergeant Willie Tiffany whose portrait stands as "The Last Photograph" before his fateful involvement in this historic conflict. His sacrifice serves as a reminder of the profound impact war has on individual lives. "The Cherokee: In the Bay" showcases naval vessels standing tall against picturesque waters during this tumultuous period. McIntosh's ability to capture such serene beauty amidst chaos is truly remarkable. As troops departed from Matteawan Docking on that fateful afternoon of June 9th, emotions ran high. Families bid farewell to loved ones who bravely answered their nation's call; their faces etched with pride mixed with apprehension for what lay ahead. Yet amid all this turmoil emerged hope for brighter days ahead. Graduates of '98 proudly posed for McIntosh's lens; young men ready to face whatever challenges awaited them beyond graduation day – united by purpose and camaraderie.