Jacksonville Grows-Amazing Pictures & Illustrations from Jacksonville History 1919-1975

On this episode of History Jacksonville, George Farrar brings you amazing pictures and illustrations from 1919 thru the mid 1970s, as Jacksonville was experiencing phenomenal growth. He shows you the openings of the old Acosta, and Main Street Bridges, Jacksonville’s old railroad station, the Annie Lytle School, The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Regency Square […]

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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 […]

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Jax 81 Jacksonville in 1981- Regency Square Mall Expands, “The Boss” Performs , Urban Blight

George Farrar presents a History of Jacksonville as it was in the year 1981. George talks about the Iran Hostage Crisis, the expansion of Regency Square Mall , growing up in Arlington, Bruce Springsteen performs, the Jacksonville politics of 1981, the Tea Men soccer team, The Suns baseball team, Arlington Heights Elementary, and even more!

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Jacksonville History Norman Silent Film Studios, Jacksonville’s Filmmaking Heritage, and Arlington

Today on The Jax Left Channel-another episode of History Jacksonville profiles the Norman Silent Film Studios on Arlington Road, Jacksonville’s Filmmaking Heritage, and the Arlington neighborhood  I talk about The Regency Square Mall & about my early years growing up in the Arlington neighborhood and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.The Jax […]

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