March 18, 2025THE JAXSON | The story of Dr. Julia Walker-Brown and Walker’s Business CollegeFor nearly 50 years, Walker’s Commercial & Vocational College was a major Jacksonville educational institution. In honor of Women’s History…By Ennis Davis
March 11, 2025THE JAXSON | Before and after: The rebirth of Downtown HastingsLocated in southwest St. Johns County, Hastings is experiencing economic rebirth. Here’s a before-and-after transformation of this new Florida Main…By Ennis Davis
February 19, 2025THE JAXSON | 5 forgotten Black-owned businesses in JacksonvilleHere are five early 20th century African-American-owned businesses associated with Jacksonville.…By Ennis Davis
February 12, 2025THE JAXSON | The Great Migration and Black JacksonvilleIn honor of Black History Month, here are six ways Jacksonville reshaped the cultural demographics of the entire country.…By Ennis Davis
January 22, 2025THE JAXSON | A trip down memory lane: 1970s JacksonvilleHere’s a visual history of seven sites photographed as a part of a 1970s city of Jacksonville planning study.…By Ennis Davis
January 15, 2025THE JAXSON | Rehabilitated urban passenger rail stationsThe Prime Osborn Convention Center could become a major mixed-use economic hub. With that in mind, here is a look…By Ennis Davis
January 8, 2025THE JAXSON | 3 things changing the urban landscape in 2025In 2025, here are three predictions about the urban core that could permanently change Jacksonville for the better.…By Ennis Davis
December 18, 2024THE JAXSON | 6 major projects planned for LaVillaIn addition to the new University of Florida campus, here are six other major projects under construction in the historic…By Ennis Davis
December 4, 2024THE JAXSON | 14 historic JAXPORT photographsHere’s a photographic journey showing JAXPORT’s facilities over the past 108 years.…By Ennis Davis
November 27, 2024THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhoodAcross the St. Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville, San Marco is a historic neighborhood known for its architecture, restaurants, boutiques…By Ennis Davis
November 12, 2024THE JAXSON | Ray Charles in JacksonvilleHere are six sites associated with Ray Charles’ time as an up-and-coming musician in Jacksonville.…By Ennis Davis
October 30, 2024THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Mateo neighborhoodFifteen minutes north of Downtown Jacksonville, San Mateo is a post-World War II neighborhood characterized by a mature developed landscape…By Ennis Davis
October 16, 2024THE JAXSON | 3 surviving factory buildings from Jax’s Cuban cigar-making eraBy 1895, Jacksonville was home to thousands of Cuban immigrants and 15 cigar manufacturing companies.…By Ennis Davis
October 8, 2024THE JAXSON | 9 historic Durkeeville photographsDuring the early 20th century, the greater Durkeeville community became a segregation-era hub of Black culture, business and social life…By Ennis Davis
October 1, 2024THE JAXSON | The ‘malling’ of BaymeadowsA look at the rise, repositioning and survival of Deerwood Village Mall, one of the Southside’s oldest shopping malls.…By Ennis Davis
September 18, 2024THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s Norwood neighborhoodLocated along the banks of Moncrief Creek, Norwood is a Northside neighborhood that was laid out in 1912.…By Ennis Davis
September 10, 2024THE JAXSON | Florida’s 5 largest cities in 1900Even in 1900, when Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country, Jacksonville was by far its largest city.…By Ennis Davis
September 4, 2024THE JAXSON | The fascinating history of Black Hammock Island’s Cedar Point PreserveJacksonville’s Black Hammock Island has a fascinating history from 6,000 years of civilization. Here are four facts about Cedar Point…By Ennis Davis
August 28, 2024THE JAXSON | Memory lane: The Chitlin’ Circuit’s famed Two Spot ClubMoncrief’s Two Spot was said to be the finest dance palace in the country owned by an African American during…By Ennis Davis
August 21, 2024THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhoodLakeshore has a history and built environment shaped by housing booms, bubbles and busts of early 20th century Jacksonville.…By Ennis Davis
August 14, 2024THE JAXSON | The Gilded Era hotels of Henry FlaglerRailroad giant Henry Flagler was also known for his chain of Gilded Era luxury resort hotels, some of which remain…By Ennis Davis
August 7, 2024THE JAXSON | West Palm Beach: A redevelopment example for Jacksonville’s historic EastsideHere’s are eight Northwest West Palm Beach projects that would also be appropriate for Jacksonville’s historic Eastside.…By Ennis Davis
July 30, 2024THE JAXSON | 5 urban core districts erased by urban renewalIn many U.S. cities, governments used urban renewal to erase marginalized communities from existence. Here are five examples of neighborhoods…By Ennis Davis
July 23, 2024THE JAXSON | 6 Jacksonville expressway names you likely did not knowHere are a few Jacksonville expressways you may not have heard of, despite being one of the thousands who drive…By Ennis Davis