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Inside the 12,000-photo quest to document Tampa’s last cigar factories

A new book takes readers inside the historic factories of West Tampa, Palmetto Beach and Ybor City — and back in time.
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Drew Newman, great-grandson of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.'s founder, on left, and Zack Wittman, journalist and documentary photographer, pictured with their new photo book at J.C. Newman Cigar Co. factory, 2701 N 16th St, on Friday, Nov. 14, in Tampa. The two were photographed in the American Room as cigar rolling was taking place.
Drew Newman, great-grandson of J.C. Newman Cigar Co.'s founder, on left, and Zack Wittman, journalist and documentary photographer, pictured with their new photo book at J.C. Newman Cigar Co. factory, 2701 N 16th St, on Friday, Nov. 14, in Tampa. The two were photographed in the American Room as cigar rolling was taking place. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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  • Gabrielle Calise - Culture and Nostalgia Reporter

    Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at gcalise@tampabay.com.

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