Mar 26 2008
Snow Park - 87 years small
Dedicated in 1921 to Major Henry Snow, this is one of the smallest parks in the world. Located on Kennedy Blvd across from the University of Tampa, the square park looks like it is about ten feet on a side. It also looks like it could use a little TLC.
Perhaps some of the fine folks at UT could speak a few hours washing this little gem up until it shines again. It won’t be long until it hits the 100 year mark.
I have not been able to find out much information on Henry Snow, other than he sat on the city government prior to the park being dedicated. If anyone knows more, then please, add to the posting. Information is always appreciated.
Our friends at the Tampa Bay History center tell us that a Henry Snow was a city commissioner in 1921, and he proposed that the city purchase Davis Islands. Not sure if this is the same “Major” Henry Snow…
http://sticksoffire.com/2006/04/08/tampa-to-buy-island/
I don’t know if this is the same Henry Snow you are after but was told that Henry E. Snow married Bisland Carkeet in Natchez, Mississippi 8 May 1884, so far found only one child; Ralph Snow. I think it was said he was the mayor of Tampa but might have miss understood and he was a Major Henry Snow?
The New York Times Archives has an articles published March 7, 1881 which talks about “Gen. Sherman descended the Capital Steps wearing his slouch hat and a cloak over his uniform’ later it mentions Capt. Henry Snow, wonder if this is your Major Henry Snow?
Any information on Henry E. and Bisland (Carkeet) Snow would be appreciated.
I have found that there was a Henry E. Snow that was a Tampa City Councilman in 1921. The park dedication is to a Major Henry Snow and was dedicated in 1921. I can not verify if they are one in the same. I don’t have any other information.
Anyone else know anything? This is gonna be a mystery to be solved for me.