Curtis Hixon

Who is Curtis Hixon?

Curtis Hixon was mayor of Tampa, Florida from November 1943 until he died.

In 1947 Hixon presented movie star Mary Hatcher, who grew up in Tampa, with a golden key to the city in recognition of her playing the title role in Paramount's all-star revue Variety Girl. Hatcher returned to Tampa for a gala opening of the film at the Tampa Theatre and crowds turned out to honor her.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is named for him, as was Curtis Hixon Hall before it was demolished in 1993.