Joe B. Acken Memorial Bench in Plant Park (View 1)
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1995
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This memorial bench was dedicated to Joe B. Acken. Mr. Acken, an architect and artist, came to Tampa in 1915. Though confined to a wheelchair, he visited Plant Park at the University of Tampa to paint and play checkers in this shady bower. The bench was removed during a construction project in 1999. The inscription reads: 1871 Joe B Acken 1930 Hate hypocrisy, love all beauty and face each day smiling.
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Original: 3.5" x 4.75" color photograph; no negative.
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Bagley, Art, Acken, Joe B., Plant Park, The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, People with Disabilities