Name/Title
"Downtown Waterfront"Entry/Object ID
2026.2.19Description
A black and white photographic print of the St. Petersburg waterfront and Inverted Pyramid Pier (1973-2013). Palmetto trees line the shore.Photograph Details
Subject
Waterfronts--Florida--St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay (Fla.)Collection
Dale Leifeste, Photograph CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.2Source or Donor
Melissa WagnerAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Dale LeifesteRole
PhotographerDate made
circa 1984Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
ReverseTranscription
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT - ... three guys with guitars trying to find a place to try out harmonies. It's one a.m. and we're sitting under the palm trees letting our voices ring out over the water in a spirited, though ragged version of RAILROAD BILL. Suddenly a flashlight beam comes out of the darkness followed closely by a young cop who is wondering what the hell all the noise is about. Expecting the traditional southern cop hassle we start to protest with "Just trying to find a place to play our music..." The cop looks suddenly tired and says quietly "Not many places like that any more." and disappears back into the dark.Language
EnglishUpdated By
MCUpdate Date
April 1, 2026
