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In addition to the new University of Florida campus, here are six other major projects under construction in the historic…
December 4, 2024
THE JAXSON | 14 historic JAXPORT photographs
Here’s a photographic journey showing JAXPORT’s facilities over the past 108 years.…
November 27, 2024
THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood
Across the St. Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville, San Marco is a historic neighborhood known for its architecture, restaurants, boutiques…
November 12, 2024
THE JAXSON | Ray Charles in Jacksonville
Here are six sites associated with Ray Charles’ time as an up-and-coming musician in Jacksonville.…
October 30, 2024
THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Mateo neighborhood
Fifteen minutes north of Downtown Jacksonville, San Mateo is a post-World War II neighborhood characterized by a mature developed landscape…
October 16, 2024
THE JAXSON | 3 surviving factory buildings from Jax’s Cuban cigar-making era
By 1895, Jacksonville was home to thousands of Cuban immigrants and 15 cigar manufacturing companies.…
October 8, 2024
THE JAXSON | 9 historic Durkeeville photographs
During the early 20th century, the greater Durkeeville community became a segregation-era hub of Black culture, business and social life…
October 1, 2024
THE JAXSON | The ‘malling’ of Baymeadows
A look at the rise, repositioning and survival of Deerwood Village Mall, one of the Southside’s oldest shopping malls.…
September 18, 2024
THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s Norwood neighborhood
Located along the banks of Moncrief Creek, Norwood is a Northside neighborhood that was laid out in 1912.…
September 10, 2024
THE JAXSON | Florida’s 5 largest cities in 1900
Even in 1900, when Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country, Jacksonville was by far its largest city.…
September 4, 2024
THE JAXSON | The fascinating history of Black Hammock Island’s Cedar Point Preserve
Jacksonville’s Black Hammock Island has a fascinating history from 6,000 years of civilization. Here are four facts about Cedar Point…
August 28, 2024
THE JAXSON | Memory lane: The Chitlin’ Circuit’s famed Two Spot Club
Moncrief’s Two Spot was said to be the finest dance palace in the country owned by an African American during…
August 21, 2024
THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhood
Lakeshore has a history and built environment shaped by housing booms, bubbles and busts of early 20th century Jacksonville.…
August 14, 2024
THE JAXSON | The Gilded Era hotels of Henry Flagler
Railroad giant Henry Flagler was also known for his chain of Gilded Era luxury resort hotels, some of which remain…
August 7, 2024
THE JAXSON | West Palm Beach: A redevelopment example for Jacksonville’s historic Eastside
Here’s are eight Northwest West Palm Beach projects that would also be appropriate for Jacksonville’s historic Eastside.…
July 30, 2024
THE JAXSON | 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewal
In many U.S. cities, governments used urban renewal to erase marginalized communities from existence. Here are five examples of neighborhoods…
July 23, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 Jacksonville expressway names you likely did not know
Here are a few Jacksonville expressways you may not have heard of, despite being one of the thousands who drive…
July 17, 2024
THE JAXSON | 10 restaurants and bars coming to Downtown Jax
Several new restaurants and bars are in the works for Downtown Jacksonville.…
July 10, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core infrastructure projects
Jacksonville’s urban core continues to grow. Here are six major infrastructure projects currently under construction in or near Downtown.…
June 26, 2024
THE JAXSON | 5 historic roads in town
The First Coast is home to some of Florida’s oldest roads and highways. Here is a look behind the development…
June 12, 2024
THE JAXSON | How the Jaguars stadium deal could support Historic Eastside revitalization
Here’s how the stadium deal’s community benefits agreement could provide tangible benefit to its adjacent urban core neighborhood.…
May 29, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core adaptive reuse projects
In honor of National Preservation Month, here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city’s…
May 21, 2024
THE JAXSON | The Chitlin’ Circuit and barbecue in Jacksonville
While the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue…
May 15, 2024
THE JAXSON | Memory lane: Downtown’s Main Street in 1952
A visual trip back in time through Downtown Jacksonville’s Main Street in 1952.…