West Tampa, another new cigar manufacturing community, was founded nearby in 1892 and also grew quickly.

He also ran his family's restaurant in West Tampa.

West Tampa opened their library at 1718 North Howard Avenue, where it still stands today.

West Tampa is not a physicality, it's a way of life.

Initially, West Tampa's growth was stunted by transportation problems.

West Tampa was incorporated as a city in 1895 with a population of 2,335, making it the 2nd largest Hispanic community in the state.

The process concluded in 1925, when West Tampa was formally annexed by the city of Tampa.

West Tampa, historic district a few miles northwest with similar Cuban roots.

West Tampa was annexed by Tampa in 1925.

So when we got home, we rented a place in a lady's house across the bridge in West Tampa.