{"product_id":"tampa-theatre-a-century-of-stories-hardcover","title":"Tampa Theatre: A Century of Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew T. Huse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the 100-year history of one of America's most elaborate movie palaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpulent and nostalgic, Tampa Theatre is one of the most magnificent movie palaces of the early twentieth century. On the 100th anniversary of this iconic building, \u003ci\u003eTampa Theatre: A Century of Stories\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles its complete history for the first time. This book traces the story of the theater from its opening in 1926 as a home for silent films through decades of historic preservation efforts to the present day, where, grander than ever before, it serves as a nonprofit film and cultural center for the Tampa community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTampa Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e details the theater's signature atmospheric design by nationally renowned architect John Eberson, which continues to inspire awe. Though the theater's audiences waned after the Great Depression and World War II, it found new life in the 1970s when citizens rallied to save and restore its historic auditorium and revive its screen and live performances. Huse includes never-before-published interviews with people who have worked behind the scenes over the years, including candy clerks, organists, box office attendants, and managers. Featuring over 200 illustrations, the book celebrates the civic vitality fostered by the Tampa Theatre and reminds us that the redevelopment of cities begins with the preservation of our most valued community spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew T. Huse\u003c\/b\u003e (1973-2025) was curator of Florida studies at University of South Florida Libraries. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Columbia Restaurant: Celebrating a Century of History, Culture, and Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFrom Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.08 x 9.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56555695046961,"sku":"9780813079622","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/enY6n0xzVx9780813079622.webp?v=1790765526","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/tampa-theatre-a-century-of-stories-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}