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When Vicente Ybor built this three-story factory in 1886, it was the tallest building in the Tampa area. The June 9, 1886, issue of the Tampa Guardian declared that there was "not a more substantial structure in the state of Florida."

Questions for Photo 1

1. What does the appearance of the factory indicate about Ybor's expectations for the cigar-making industry in Tampa?

2. What evidence does the photo provide that indicates Ybor's status as a cigar manufacturer at the time?

* The image on the screen has a resolution of 72 dots per inch (dpi), and therefore will print poorly. You can obtain a high resolution version of Photo 1 but be aware that it will take about 30 seconds to load with a 28.8K modem.

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