Joe B. Acken Memorial Bench in Plant Park (View 2)
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1995
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Located in a shady spot near the Spanish-American War Memorial, this bench was dedicated to Joe B. Acken, an artist and architect from New York City. In later life, he was confined to a wheelchair and came to Plant Park to paint and play checkers. The bench was removed in 1999 during a construction project. 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, Plant Park, The University of Tampa, Spanish-American War Memmorial, Tampa, Florida, Acken, Joe B., People with Disabilities