7729: HISTORYIcally St. Pete with Rui Farias, SPMOH – The Coliseum

HISTORYically St. Pete with Rui Farias is a weekly conversation where the St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director explores the truths, and myths of the people and events that created the Sunshine City. In this podcast, Rui Farias talks with RSP News Director Nanette Wiser on the history of downtown St. Pete’s Coliseum, once known as The Pleasure Palace and home to famous swing and blues bands. 

The historic Coliseum was built in 1924, and purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. It has undergone extensive renovations, and the architecture and ambiance creates a flexible space to host a variety of events, making it one of the Tampa Bay area’s most unique multi-use facilities. The Coliseum is located in the local historic district of downtown St. Pete, within walking distance of many downtown restaurants, shops & hotels. It offers over 800 parking spaces within walking distance, pre-approved catering options and in-house beverage service, and a friendly, professional, and experienced staff.  The historic Coliseum is well-equipped to host tradeshows, events,  dances, concerts and  social gatherings. Learn more here: https://www.stpete.org/visitors/attractions/coliseum.php

Read more from Rui Farias on the St. Pete Coliseum here: https://stpeterising.com/home/historically-st-pete-the-coliseum-still-shines-after-100-years-of-concerts-and-conventions

Located on the St. Pete Pier, the Museum of History has been sharing the stories of the Sunshine City for 102 years and we are happy to share those stories with you here on this podcast.  https://spmoh.com/   Visit St. Petersburg Museum of History here.
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