In this episode of History Jacksonville, George Farrar explores Downtown Jacksonville-including the old city hall and courthouse slated for demolition in 2019, the old Barnett Bank building restoration, the plans for the historic Laura Street Trio, the Elena Flats Building restoration, the old Ambassador Hotel which is expected to be renovated, the demolition of the […]
History Jacksonville explores our rediscovered downtown on December 10, 2017 Enjoy recent pictures and film of various landmarks undergoing, finishing, and planned for redevelopment into apartments, hotel and restaurants. I also step back into the 1960s as we discuss the future of the Laura Street Trio. Enjoy all of our shows at theleftturnnetwork.com
Our Vision in Transition series is back with St Johns River of Dreams – Redeveloping the Old City Hall & Courthouse Properties. We take a look at the river from the Southbank Riverwalk & I cross the river to bring you perspectives from the old Courthouse & City Hall properties. Join the speculation as I […]
I explore Jacksonville’s Forsyth Street between Hogan & Market Streets and flashback to Forsyth Street in the early 20th Century. I discuss the origins of “The Marble Bank”, Florida Life Insurance Building, the Bisbee Building, the 11 East Building, and The Florida Theatre (including it’s lively history). Later, I report to you on the progress […]
In this episode of History Jacksonville, I return to Downtown Jacksonville for a reality check and look at the progress of various historical preservation/reconstruction efforts. I also marvel at the new mural on Forsyth Street, and what is happening (or not happening) on Laura, Adams, & Julia Streets.
On October 1, 2016, The Jax Left Channel was at The Ballots & Brews Gathering at Intuition Ale Works on Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. This film includes numerous pieces of art of political expression.