Our Downtown Jacksonville at a Crossroads – Demolition & Restoration
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 […]
Jacksonville in the 60’s- Civil Rights, Hurricane Dora, The Beatles, Regency Square Mall Opens, Growth, & Reform
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the October 1, 1968 consolidation of the Jacksonville City and Duval County Governments, George Farrar presents an episode of History Jacksonville which reflects on the amazing times that made Jacksonville what it is today. Enjoy pictures of historic events, buildings, and times spanning 1959 until 1970. The […]
Our Jacksonville Landing – Celebrating our Downtown Riverfront’s Past, Present, & Future
History Jacksonville returns for a 7th Season. George Farrar talks about what makes The Landing special, reflects on his experiences there, speculates about it’s future, and pays tribute to the victims of the August, 2018 shooting. Enjoy video of the St. Johns Riverfront on the morning of September 15, 2018.
Our 103rd Street Jacksonville History of the Westside 3-Tribute to Forrest High’s Class of 1993
Today on the season 6 finale of History Jacksonville – enjoy George Farrar’s reflections on his alma mater , Forrest High School during his time there from 1990 until he graduated in 1993 to go on to get a Political Science degree and a Masters Degree in Public Administration at Florida State University. He recalls […]
Our Main Street Bridge Thru The Years -Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge from 1941 thru 2018
Today on History Jacksonville, George Farrar presents “Our Main Street Bridge Thru The Years”. He walks the Main Street Bridge and talks about the city and the bridge’s history. Pictures and postcards show the Main Street Bridge thru 1978 . Enjoy film of the bridge, Downtown, the St Johns River, and the Southbank on the […]
Jacksonville History- Imeson Airport & JIA – Our Airports in the 20th Century
History Jacksonville is back to explore Jacksonville’s amazing aviation history beginning with a visit by Charles Lindbergh in 1927. George Farrar discusses the development of Jacksonville’s main airports. Pictures show Jacksonville’s airports during the 20th century from 1927 until 1979.
Jacksonville History Our Northside – Moncrief, The 2 Spot , Gateway Mall, & The Impact of I-95
History Jacksonville is back to explore our Northside neighborhoods including Moncrief, The 2 Spot , Durkeeville, Old Gateway Mall, and George Farrar discusses the impact of I-95 on the Northside & about back when there was horseracing in Moncrief Park. Pictures show 20th century moments in history.
Straight Talk about the JEA,The JTA, & Jacksonville’s Challenges Ahead
The Jax Left News is back! Going forward, for now, our show will be in podcast format which will enable me to communicate more with you as we start to raise the questions that need to be raised about the future of our city. I talk about the latest hullabaloo surrounding the weird campaign to […]
Jacksonville History Our Philips Highway Thru the Years & The Old Philips Mall
History Jacksonville is back to explore our Philips Highway, also known as U.S. Highway 1. Join George Farrar at Philips & Emerson as he looks back at the rapid growth on the Southside of Jacksonville amidst changing times. Film and pictures show the highway and roadside businesses thru the years up to today, including the […]