Name/Title
Tim McCarthyEntry/Object ID
CTY.49Description
A black and white photograph of Tim McCarthy. He stands behind the open driver's door of a Ford Fairlane which reads "City of Gulfport and holds a roll of paper.Photograph Details
Subject
Government employees--Florida--Gulfport--1960-1970, Automobiles--1960-1970Subject Person or Organization
City of GulfportContext
"Tim McCarthy (1915-1998)...was Gulfport's Public Works Director. His department, responsible for streets, sanitation, general maintenance, and water & sewer had a budget of $170,637 that year. A generous supporter of the Historical Society, he gave many of the tools, military, and sports items on display at the Museum." (Gabber Newspaper, September 3, 2009)Collection
City of GulfportAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownMade/Created
Studio
Peppy's Photo ServiceDate made
circa 1962 - 1963Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
ReverseTranscription
Photo Taken for 1962/63 Gulfport Progress Report
Peppy's PHOTO SERVICE
5905 GULF BOULEVARD
ST. PETERSBURG BEACH, FLORIDA
PHONE 362-0431Language
EnglishInterpretative Labels
Label Type
Cultural/Historical ContextLabel
"Tim McCarthy (1915-1998), former Public Works Director, Fire Chief, and Acting City Manager. A generous supporter of the Historical Museum, he gave many of the tools, military and sports items on display."Updated By
MCUpdate Date
February 26, 2026
