1956 Map of Gandy Bridge

About this map

The Interbay Peninsula and the expansive waters of Old Tampa Bay define this mid-century survey of the Florida coast. This 1956 map, updated with 1981 revisions, documents a period of rapid urban expansion as suburban developments move toward the shoreline. Significant infrastructure includes the Tampa International Airport and three major crossings connecting the peninsula to the west: the Courtney Campbell Parkway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, and the Gandy Bridge. Local communities like Drew Park and Rattlesnake appear alongside established institutions such as Jesuit High Sch, Plant High Sch, and the American Legion Cem. The map also captures specialized landmarks of the era, from the Al Lopez Field and a Drive-in Theater to the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and various radio towers including Radio Towers (WSUN) at Rocky Point.