New Port Richey; Florida; like many cities between Jacksonville and Tampa; can thank Henry Plants 1885 railroad for its phenomenal growth. Thirty-five miles northwest of Tampa; in West Pasco County; New Port Richey eventually hosted its own railway connection right through downtown. City planners constructed the community in a grid; naming north-south streets after Presidents and east-west streets after states. The arrival of the U.S. Post Office in 1915 confirmed this citys importance and put New Port Richey on the map. Hotels; banks; and businesses sprang up in the downtown area to serve those who came in search of a better life. Fishing on the Pithlachascotee River and in the Gulf of Mexico attracted many visitors; as did the construction of golf courses. Businessmen then and now recognized that this area had "that special something" to catch the attention and the hearts of people from all states north of Florida.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Excelent. but know what it providesBy CustomerThis book represents an impressive collection of hard to find photos of the area. each with enough text to place it in context. It is essentially a scrapbook. filled with photos which capture a moment in the local history.What it is NOT is an illustrated narative. with a greater emphasis on details. For that I recommend the series of books by the late historian Larry Hart. For anyone interested in capturing the feel of the city. this "images" volume is great by itself or as an addition to the Hart series.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Long time agoBy Elsie MoriartyGrew up in Schenectady. fun to read and reminisce . since I havent been back for more than 20 years
