# Old Tampa Photos

> Historical Tampa photos archive with search, download, and sharing features. (iPhone/iPad app by William LaMartin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-tampa-photos/id1299228630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William LaMartin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126630262)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Released: 2017-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-tampa-photos/id1299228630/reviews.md

## What is Old Tampa Photos?

This app allows you to view and search the Tampa/Hillsborough County Public Library's collection of photos of the Tampa, Florida area photographed by the Burgert Brothers Photography Company from the 1890s [copies of earlier photos] until 1970. The collection has 14,228 images. A tap on a photo thumbnail will produce a larger image accompanied by a date, and description of the photo. While viewing the photo, you may download a copy or share the photo and accompanying information via email.

Another option is to view a slide show of the images. While viewing the slide show, you may again download a copy or share an image via email.

To search the entire collection for a word or a phrase (not a collection of words), you simply enter the phrase in the search box.

Finally, you may contact the library to purchase an enlarged copy by pressing the Order button.  All the purchase price goes to the library and none to the author of this app.

Enjoy the collection. It is a wonderful collection and a window on times past. All photos, courtesy of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System

Contact: info@lamartinsoftware.com

## Key features

- View historical Tampa photos
- Search photo collection
- Download images
- Share photos via email
- View slideshow
- Order enlarged prints

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-tampa-photos/id1299228630/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Could be interesting and useful IF …..

*2024-04-11*

The photo descriptions overlap each other which makes them illegible and useless.
The photo thumbnails don’t scale to a useful size, and if “zoomed” in on, become totally useless and unviewable.
The atrociousness of the absolute failure of this app and it’s relationship with the “public library” reflects poorly on the credibility and efficacy of the Library system. But is typical of any government agency, “implement” and ignore!

### 2/5 — Pictures

*2019-09-12*

The pictures are thumbnails plus the names of the pictures overlap each other big time so you’re not sure what you’re clicking on.

## Frequently asked questions about Old Tampa Photos

### What is Old Tampa Photos?

Old Tampa Photos is a free application that allows users to view and search a collection of over 14,000 historical photographs of the Tampa, Florida area. The images are from the Burgert Brothers Photography Company's archive, spanning from the 1890s to 1970.

### Can I download photos from Old Tampa Photos?

Yes, you can download a copy of any photo directly from the app. This feature is available both when viewing individual photos and during the slideshow.

### How do I search for specific photos in Old Tampa Photos?

You can search the entire collection for a specific word or phrase by entering it into the search box within the app. This will help you find images related to your interests.

### Does Old Tampa Photos have ads?

No, Old Tampa Photos does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use without any interruptions from ads.

### How can I purchase an enlarged print of a photo?

You can order an enlarged copy of a photo by pressing the 'Order' button within the app. All purchase prices go directly to the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System.

### What devices is Old Tampa Photos compatible with?

Old Tampa Photos is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Old Tampa Photos updated?

The app was last updated on April 14, 2022, with version 2.1. While updates are not frequent, the core collection remains a valuable historical resource.

### What is the user rating for Old Tampa Photos?

Old Tampa Photos has a rating of 1.5 stars based on 2 user ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.1 — 2022-04-14

The photos to be viewed are now twice as large in each dimension. So the downloaded photos will be four times the size of previous ones.

### 1.0 — 2017-10-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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