hyde park explosion
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May 25, 1926 – A fire originating from a gas explosion at the Hyde Park Pressing Club destroys a group of businesses covering almost a half block at North A Street and Brevard Avenue in Hyde Park. Harry Spalas, the proprietor of the store, would die from extensive burns suffered in the fire. Damage was estimated at $350,000, although some placed the damage as high as $750,000. In total, twelve stores, seven of them occupied, a garage and a filling station were destroyed. Losses included eight pleasure cars, sixteen passenger buses and five large trucks that were burned in the garage.
Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.
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