Columbia River Paper Co. Building, 302 N. Willow

Columbia River Paper Co. Building, 302 N. Willow. 1936. Burgert Brothers. Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System

Columbia River Paper Co. Building- Ferguson Plumbing Supplies- 302 N. Willow 2021. © Chip Weiner

This photo, taken in 1936, is another mystery regarding its title in the Burgert collection. There are few records of the Columbia River Paper Co. building at 302 N. Willow St in Tampa. The sign on the building in the photo reads E.C. Palmer & Co. LTD, advertising paper and printer supplies. Indeed, according to records, the Palmer company was involved in the printing business in Tampa, supplying paper and printing supplies. In 1967, it moved to a new building on 4514 Church Street.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, sellers of bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances, and home lighting, have been in the building for over a decade.