Tarpon Springs Sponge Diver Memorial Statue
Description:
The bronze copper statue stands in the heart of Tarpon Springs, a Greek community that started the center of Florida's sponge industry in 1890. It was erected to commemorate Greek immigrants that moved from Greece to become sponge divers as generations before them have done so in America.
LocationMem:
746 Dodecanese Blvd Tarpon Springs, Florida
Institution:
Mr. & Mrs Luis G. Lignos, Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Lignos
Official/Unofficial:
Unofficial
Group Acknowledged:
Greek Immigrants
Historical Subject:
Greek immigrant sponge diver
Physical Aspects:
Bronze statue of man in diver costume, helmet in hand standing on a bronze plate surrounded by flower bushes. Metal memorial plate in front states "In Memory Of The, SPONGERS of TARPON SPRINGS, MAJOR DONORS, Mr. & Mrs. Louis G. Lignos, Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Lignos, 2002"
Date of Dedication:
2002
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