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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Jenny Hogan installs rotary phone in St. Pete park to record public stories

Local therapist Jenny Hogan has introduced a project called 'Leave a Message After the Tone' that invites park visitors to record personal stories via a rotary phone placed in Elva Rouse Park. Selected audio recordings are shared on the 'Stories of Humanity' Instagram page to provide a private alternative to video storytelling.

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Why It Matters

The project provides a new, non-digital method for local residents to share personal reflections in a public space, with the potential for those stories to be broadcast on social media.

Key Facts

  • Jenny Hogan launched the 'Stories of Humanity' Instagram page approximately one year ago.
  • The 'Leave a Message After the Tone' project uses a rotary phone to record audio from park visitors.
  • The phone is placed in Elva Rouse Park and Vinoy Park.
  • Hogan uses prompts or questions on signs to encourage reflection from participants.
  • Selected recordings are posted to the project's social media pages.
  • The project aims to provide a more private alternative to video-based storytelling.

Who's Mentioned

locationElva Rouse Park“Primary location for the rotary phone installation.”organizationStories of Humanity“Instagram page documenting local stories.”locationVinoy Park“Area where the phone is periodically placed.”personJenny Hogan“Therapist and creator of the Stories of Humanity project.”