Our Rediscovered Downtown – Historical Preservation & Progress in Action

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.

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Jacksonville History Our Forgotten Downtown-Let’s Save The Elena Flats Building!

History Jacksonville -Our Forgotten Downtown is back with an episode about the Elena Flats Building, a boarding house built around 1909 that is threatened with demolition. I discuss the historical significance of the building, take you thru the surrounding neighborhood, and also profile 2 other early 20th century housing structures that are currently in use. […]

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