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City of Largo company history timeline

1905

Largo's location, rich farmland, and access to transportation quickly lead it to become the center of the area's citrus industry, and in 1905 the town was officially incorporated.

1914

Nine years later, in 1914, the Ladies' Improvement Society reorganized into the Largo Woman's Club who decided that the fledgling community of Largo, Florida, population approximately 350, needed a library.

1950

Until the mid-1950’s citrus and cattle were the economic engine that grew Largo and Pinellas County.

The population boomed, growing from just 1,500 residents in 1950 to over 5300 ten years later.

1960

The town’s population grew rapidly after 1960 as it developed as a retirement and tourist centre.

1962

An unexpected freeze in 1962 dealt a serious blow to Largo's agricultural industry, and as groves were sold off, developers were quick to move in to build homes for a growing population.

1973

The Largo Area Historical Society is a non-profit corporation chartered under Florida Law on October 17, 1973.

1977

The City accepted the proposal and on May 15, 1977, library director Barbara Murphey opened the new $1,000,000 facility.

1989

The building was expanded in 1989 and the facility contained over 250,000 volumes and a staff of 65 employees and 130 volunteers who served an average of 1,500 visitors per day.

2009

In 2009, Largo was the first library in the county to institute drive through service, this full-service addition to the library allows patrons to pick up holds, get a library card and pick up program materials from the comfort of their vehicle.

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