Sulphur Springs, Tampa, Florida
Overview
 
Sulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district
District
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 located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....

. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 6,308.
The neighborhood is well known for the Sulphur Springs Water Tower
Sulphur Springs Water Tower
Sulphur Springs Water Tower is a landmark of Tampa, Florida. It stands tall, with a foundation deep which makes it visible from nearby Interstate 275 and much of the rest of Sulphur Springs...

, which was built in 1927. The community was annexed into Tampa in 1953. The neighborhood was once known for being a tourist attraction for the wealthy.

Another well-known landmark was the Sulphur Springs Hotel and Arcade, considered to be the first indoor shopping venue in the state of Florida.
 
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