Rui Farias
A near lifelong resident of St. Pete, Rui is the Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History. He holds a BA in Journalism from USF and was a writer for the St. Petersburg Times before embarking on a 15-year career in PR and Marketing, including events for the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. After a short stint in public facility management, Rui returned to his love of history, and St. Petersburg, by creating and teaching Pinellas County’s first Florida History class for St. Petersburg High School.
History
From the Museum’s Archives: Mary Wheeler Eaton
As owner of one of the city’s largest citrus groves, Mary Wheeler Eaton was well established in St. Pete’s business community, but her passion...
Feb '19
From the Museum’s Archives: McAdoo Bridge
One hundred years ago this month, North Carolina developer William McAdoo made life for the St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce much easier. On February...
History
From the Museum’s Archives: Tony Jannus and the Benoist XIV
On January 1, 1914, a dashing young pilot flew St. Petersburg into history. Using the Central Basin as a runway, and cheered on by...
Dec '18
From the Museum’s Archives: George Gandy & La Plaza Theatre
His name is synonymous with the first bridge connecting St. Petersburg with Tampa that still carries thousands of passengers daily. However, George S. Gandy...
History
From the Museum’s Archives: The War Is Over
In the early morning hours of November 11, 1918, the blast of sirens jolts the residents of St. Petersburg out of their beds. They...
History
From the Museum’s Archives: Storm of October 1921
They didn’t have names yet, but the Hurricane of October 25, 1921 delivered 100 mph winds and plenty of water to the Sunshine City....
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