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Peter O. Knight Airport

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Transportation buildings and structures in Hillsborough County, FloridaWorks Progress Administration in Florida
Peter O Knight Airport 2017
Peter O Knight Airport 2017

Peter O. Knight Airport (IATA: TPF, ICAO: KTPF, FAA LID: TPF) is an airport on Davis Islands, five minutes (3 NM or 5.6 km or 3.5 mi) from downtown Tampa, Florida. Built as a Works Progress Administration project, it was Tampa's main airport from 1935 to 1945, and is still used by general aviation operators today because of its proximity to the central city. The airport was named for prominent attorney and businessman Peter O. Knight, namesake of Holland & Knight. The airport's original administration building was torn down in the 1960s, and replaced by the current building. Although seaplanes aren't quite as popular anymore, the basin is still there at Davis Islands. In June 2004, the local fixed-base operator (FBO) was sold by Tampa Flying Service and is now operated by Atlas Aviation. The residents of Davis Island where the airport is located have complained about the noise and appearance of the facilities. The current plan is to extend the northeast end of the runway by 65 ft (20 m), and add 175 ft (53 m) to the south end of the runway. During a meeting on September 18, 2007 some residents voiced concerns about larger aircraft using the longer runway, and any related increase in the volume of noise generated there. Sound tests conducted by the Aviation Authority showed an increase of 3 dB or less over current usage at the closest residences, or an average of about 58 dB during run ups to take off. During the same tests, nearby lawn mowers, motorcycles, and automobiles frequently reached over 75 dB. The extension of the northeast and southwest ends had been completed in 2008 with no noticeable impact to the local area. The improvements to the runway have added to the safety of pilots utilizing this facility.

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Davis Islands (Tampa)

Davis Islands is a Tampa neighborhood and archipelago on two (formerly three) islands in Hillsborough County, Florida. Its proximity to Downtown Tampa and its views of the Port of Tampa have made it a popular area to live. The area's population was 5,474 at the 2010 census.

List of Mediterranean Revival Style Buildings of Davis Islands

The following buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Mediterranean Revival Style Buildings of Davis Islands Multiple Property Submission (or MPS). A number of them are designed or built by Schumacher & Winkler or by Fred Mayes.

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House at 131 West Davis Boulevard
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House at 220 Blanca Avenue
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House at 116 West Davis Boulevard
House at 116 West Davis Boulevard

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Palmerin Hotel
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