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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Jacksonville’s historic cemetery vandalized | jacksonville.com
By Dan Scanlan The historic downtown final resting place for hundreds of Jacksonville dead has become the victim of vandalism. Scattered shattered headstones dating to the mid-1800s were discovered by Joanne Orren as she visited the St. Joseph’s Cemetery between … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Downtown, Duval, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Culture, Jacksonville History, Jacksonville People, RIP
Tagged cemetery, florida, history, Jacksonville, st josephs cemetery, vandalized
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Mandarin On The St. Johns, Vintage Collectable Book, Jacksonville History
I just thought I’d share some photographs of this rare old vintage (1953) edition of a hardcover book titled Mandarin On The St. Johns, written by Mary B. Graff, and autographed by her!
Jacksonville BREAKING NEWS Right Now: Historic PUBLIC SCHOOL #4 Is Burning Down
I am sad to see that Jacksonville’s famous Public School #4 (aka Annie Lytle Elementary) is on fire and burning tonight. Perhaps someone was trying to stay warm inside the abandoned building, and had a fire mishap. I was fortunate … Continue reading
Kayaking pair covers entire St. Johns River to raise awareness | jacksonville.com
Sounds like a good time! I’d love to do something like this. Their kayaks passed alligators and cows in the 310-mile journey down the St. Johns River. They camped on shore among clouds of bugs and braved winds and icy … Continue reading