(dogsteps.jpg) This is Mrs Helm's dog on the front steps of Bigelow
Home.
(gate.jpg) A gateway on the property of Biglow Home.
(tree1.jpg) An interesting tropical tree (Banyan) on property of Bigelow
Home.
Banyan trees were destroyed in Tampa area during two bad freezes in
the early 1980's.
(treeline.jpg) A treelined path on grounds.
These photos were taken by Ric ___ of Silent World Dive Shop, Key Largo,
FL. I believe the pictures were taken in 1973-1974.
Beginning Research 12 Apr 2000:
There was a Silas L. 8
Bigelow in Tampa, who was the executive secretary of Ybor City
Savings and Loan. He was of Bayshore Boulevard (picture in Pizzo Collection)
Other prominent pioneers that helped further
develop this historic boulevard were the Bigelow and Trousdale families.
In 1908 Mr. Bigelow purchased a large tract of land that today is located
at the corner of Bayshore and Gandy Boulevard. He built a spacious mansion
and lived there until his death in 1913. His widow sold the property to
Dr. John Helms. For a brief period of time this home was not only a doctor's
office, but also a hospital. Mr. Trousdale, who was the general manager
of the Florida Brewery purchased property and built a home just north of
the Bigelow Mansion on Bayshore Boulevard shortly after the Bigelow family
finished their home. Surrounded by 18 acres of property, it was known as
one of the most unique properties on the Bayshore.
Rod Bigelow (Roger Jon12 BIGELOW)
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