On The Ground

Feature Story The tour stops at an area called The Scrub during the late 1860-1880s. The scrub-palmetto landscape, later known as Central Park Village, housed the families of African-American domestic workers, factory workers, skilled laborers, and their families.

Photo story: Central Avenue walking tour


“On The Ground’’ is a special storytelling project designed to help educate readers and raise awareness about the people and places of Wimauma. The idea is to increase the communications capacity of the organizations and nonprofits working in the neighborhood, as well as to call attention to the innovations and investments that are helping move the community forward. The intended impact includes spurring additional awareness and investments that can contribute to the vitality and prosperity of the community.