As a third-generation Tampa resident, Tim long been intrigued by the historic icons of his city – the beautiful minarets of the University of Tampa, the gracefulness of Bayshore Boulevard, the classic Floridan Hotel, eclectic Ybor City, the mysterious Sulphur Springs Water Tower, the natural beauty of the bay, and many other landmarks and places which make the Tampa Bay area a truly special place. A dozen of the pieces are on permanent display at the Tampa Bay History Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum, as well as at venues and signal boxes across downtown Tampa.
“The Tampa Relics Collection was created via hand drawn and digital techniques in an illustrative style inspired by classic travel posters, cigar art, and fruit crate labels, all significant parts of Tampa’s visual history.”
– Tim Boatright
