Enjoy this movie about the historic Riverside & Avondale neighborhoods of my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. You will see the beautiful places (and people) of Riverside & Avondale & learn about our amazing history. This movie was filmed by George Farrar from December, 2015 to June, 2016 and includes: Riverside Park, Park Street, 5 Points, […]
In the final episode of the Riverside/Avondale series within History Jacksonville, I explore Memorial Park and discuss it’s history. Stay Tuned for a History Jacksonville Movie Coming Soon. History Jacksonville returns with regular episodes starting again in August. Enjoy The Jax Left – A Progressive, Public Affairs Channel for the People of Jacksonville, Florida. Check […]
Today I awoke to news of a horrific mass shooting in Orlando. I reflect on this, the Presidential Election Campaign during a film I made yesterday from the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. Enjoy all of our shows at theleftturnnetwork.com
George Farrar & theleftturnnetwork.com present “The Sounds of Riverside” filmed at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on the west bank of The St Johns River on June 11, 2016
In this episode of History Jacksonville, we continue to explore the history of the Riverside & Avondale neighborhoods, visiting the amazing gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, designed starting in the early 20th Century, and exploring the origins of the museum. Enjoy The Jax Left – A Progressive, Public Affairs Channel for […]
In this episode of History Jacksonville, we continue to explore the Riverside/Avondale neighborhood, visiting Boone Park, exploring St Johns Avenue, Cool Homes of Avondale, The Whiteway Corner , and discuss how important that it is to balance the needs and desires of residents and businesses in the neighborhoods. Enjoy The Jax Left – A Progressive, […]
In this episode of History Jacksonville, we continue to explore the Riverside/Avondale neighborhood, visiting Willowbranch Library, Willowbranch Park, including the creek up to a view of The St Johns River.
While waiting to be inspired by Mark Hosler of Negativland, appearing for a lecture/short film showcase at The Sun Ray Cinema, I had some time to kill, so of course I filmed a short for The Jax Left Channel. Enjoy Our 5 Points as I saw it on the evening of February 22, 2016. The […]
Today History Jacksonville continues to explore our Riverside-Avondale Neighborhoods by visiting 5 Points. 5 Points has an illustrious past , an amazing present, and an exciting future ahead. Also catch the Bohemian spirit that is the hallmark of the neighborhood.
Today History Jacksonville begins exploring one of our most historic neighborhoods-Riverside-Avondale in our City’s 2nd Oldest Park: Riverside Park. You’ll see pictures of the park from the late 19th & early 20th century up to today. I talk about the park and the old Annie Lytle School as they were before Interstate 95 was built.