Davis Causeway Ticket

Object/Artifact

-

Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Davis Causeway Ticket

Entry/Object ID

2024.0.144

Description

A double-sided ticket for the Davis Causeway from 1934, only weeks after its opening, costing 50 cents. The causeway was renamed the Courtney Campbell Causeway in 1948.

Collection

Pinellas

Cataloged By

MC

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Made/Created

Date made

July 15, 1934

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Front

Transcription

JUL-13-34 08701 Au - - 0.50 Date | Serial No. | | | Amount TAMPA CLEARWATER BRIDGE COMPANY THANK YOU ! Do not throw this ticket away, send it to your friends. By using the DAVIS CAUSEWAY you drive in safety and comfort, saving time and distance between Tampa and Clearwater, and paying less than three cents per mile toll rate. (Over)

Language

English

Location

Reverse

Transcription

The DAVIS CAUSEWAY is the longest of its kind across an open bay, and is the shortest and fastest route between Tampa and Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks and Haven Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

4-5/8 in