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Timeline of St. Petersburg, Florida

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.

Late 19th century

  • 1875 – John C. Williams purchases land.[1]
  • 1884 – The St. Petersburg Times was established.[2]
  • 1888
    • Peter Demens brings railroad into St. Petersburg.[1]
    • The first hotel is built, named the Detroit Hotel.[3]
  • 1892
    • Town of St. Petersburg incorporated.[4]
    • David Moffett becomes first mayor of St. Petersburg.[5]
  • 1897 – Electrical service established.[1]
  • 1899
  • 1900 – Population: 1,575
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20th century

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St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line

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A Benoist XIV was used for flights.

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St. Petersburg, Florida: Museum of History. The St. Petersburg Museum of History (SPMOH) is a history museum located in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to covering the area's history. As of 2020, the museum's director is Rui Farias
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Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

21st century

  • 2001 – Rick Baker becomes mayor.
  • 2003
  • 2004 – Bayfront Center is demolished.
  • 2009 – Signature Place is constructed.
  • 2010
  • 2011 – Salvador Dalí Museum is established in current building.[39]
  • 2014 – Rick Kriseman becomes mayor.
  • 2015
    • The St. Petersburg Pier is demolished.
    • The History Council of St. Petersburg is formed.[40]
  • 2017 – Rick Kriseman is re-elected as mayor.[41]
  • 2020 – St. Pete Pier opens.[42]
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