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Franklin St. has always been an interesting place in Tampa, as it is probably one of the few places that has faced several proposals and design tweaks during the latter part of the 20th century. Probably the most recent enormous improvement in the past 20 years was the streetcar stop at Franklin and Whiting (going Continue reading
The Trolly Stop Tampa Bay 