Dublin Core
Title
men waiting for sponge auction
Subject
Tarpon Springs, Greek community, sponge industry, Sponge Exchange
Description
Men view sponges to be auctioned in the Sponge Exchange on July 24, 1937. By 1940, there were over 1,000 men actively engaged in the sponge industry. These men and their families constituted roughly 2,500 Greeks in a town of 3,402. With the onset of World War II and closure of the European market, the supply of sponges decreased while the demand increased dramatically and Tarpon Springs was the world's leading sponge producing center.
Creator
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Source
Burgert Brothers
Publisher
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
Date
July 24, 1937
Contributor
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Relation
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Format
jpeg
Language
English
Type
photo
Identifier
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