auction day in Sponge Exchange

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Title

auction day in Sponge Exchange

Subject

Tarpon Springs, Greek community, sponge industry, Sponge Exchange

Description

Piles of all types of sponges fill the courtyard of the Sponge Exchange on an auction day in 1921. Most of the men in the courtyard appear to be Greek, except for the African American man walking towards the camera. He was one of many who worked in the sponge industry with the Greeks, creating a close relationship between the two communities.

Creator

Burgert Brothers

Source

Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida

Publisher

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Date

c. early 20th century

Contributor

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Rights

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Relation

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Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

photo

Identifier

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