CoolHistory Archives - Page 5 of 11 - St. Petersburg Museum of History

A brick hotel building on a postcard at night

CoolHistory August 24, 2026

Checking in at the Sunshine City

Before the pink walls of the Vinoy became a symbol of St. Petersburg’s hospitality, a collection of early hotels helped introduce…

Tampa Bay Rays player Francisco Mejía swinging a bat as it is about to contact with a baseball

CoolHistory August 21, 2026

Five Pitchers, One Shutout

On August 22, 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays showed why their depth made them one of baseball’s toughest teams. Facing…

Photo of Mary-Helen Horne standing next to one of her prints with what appear to be tree branches

CoolHistory August 21, 2026

Inspired by Nature: The Art of Mary-Helen Horne

Mary-Helen Horne proves that creativity can flourish at any stage of life. After a successful career in business, she turned to…

Young woman with dark colored hair wearing a green sweater while sketching on an easel

CoolHistory August 20, 2026

Rebekah Lazaridis: Preserving the Past Through Printmaking

Rebekah Lazaridis is helping carry Pinellas County’s printmaking tradition into the future. A third-generation St. Petersburg resident, she began studying printmaking…

Promotional image of Webb City, a large white building, and a cameo image of Doc Webb, its founder

CoolHistory August 19, 2026

Webb’s City: Selling Sunshine Through Spectacle

In St. Petersburg, shopping was never just about buying something. Sometimes, it was an experience all its own. In 1925,…

Rays' Carlos Pena drops a baseball bat and appears to be starting this run to first base

CoolHistory August 18, 2026

Peña’s Pinch-Hit Heroics

On August 18, 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history. Playing the…

Old black-and-white photo of people standing in front of simple cabins as part of

CoolHistory August 17, 2026

A Vacation Under the Sunshine

Before luxury resorts and high-rise hotels lined the waterfront, some visitors to St. Petersburg discovered a simpler way to spend the…

Photo of artist, Holly Bird, a women with curly red shoulder-length hair, holding a print

CoolHistory August 14, 2026

Holly Bird and the Art of Mentorship

Holly Bird has helped shape the modern printmaking community in Pinellas County through her artwork, teaching, and dedication to traditional craftsmanship.