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 […]

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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 – The Old US Federal Courthouse Renovation – 1930’s Architecture Restored

History Jacksonville returns with a film about the renovations of The Old  US Federal Courthouse & Post Office in Downtown Jacksonville from 2011 to 2015. The building, built in 1933, now serves as the Headquarters of The State Attorney of the 4th Florida Judicial Circuit- currently Angela Corey. The Jax Left Channel is a Progressive […]

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Jacksonville History- The Old Ambassador Hotel at Julia & Church Streets

Today on another episode of History Jacksonville, I return to the old Ambassador Hotel, and discuss it’s past with highlights of what makes it one of Jacksonville’s Greatest Historic Treasures. Enjoy The Jax Left Channel, a Progressive Public Affairs Channel for the People of Jacksonville, Florida.

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Abandoned Jacksonville On Julia St. -The Ambassador Hotel,Old Independent Life, The Old Fed

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Today on The Left Turn I welcome you to the inaugural episode of the Special Series of Abandoned Jacksonville. I am on Julia Street discussing The Ambassador Hotel and the Old Independent Life Building. Also I talk about the Old Jacksonville Federal Reserve Building on Hogan St. On Sundays at 1PM Eastern Enjoy Left Turn Live! On Livestream http://www.livestream.com/theleftturn Like Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/theleftturn

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