Category Archives: Jacksonville Culture
1970 ASPECTS OF BLACK EXPERIENCE Duval County Schools
1970 ASPECTS OF BLACK EXPERIENCE Duval County Schools This seems like it might be an interesting item of local history, from 1970 and the Duval County Public School board.
Jacksonville’s Artis Gilmore elected to Basketball Hall of Fame | jacksonville.com
By Jeff Elliott The long wait is over for Artis Gilmore. The 7-foot-2 gentle giant who led Jacksonville University’s basketball team to its greatest days including a berth in the 1970 NCAA Championship game and who went on to illustrious … Continue reading
Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has the write stuff | jacksonville.com
By Charlie Patton Located in an architecturally striking former church on First Street at the south edge of Springfield, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum represents something of a Jacksonville hidden treasure, despite the building’s imposing size. Even Richard Minor, a … Continue reading
Jackson’s Grill on King St., in Riverside
I approve of the food. I enjoyed, but I do not like $0.50 cents each for extra sauce.
Songwriter releases ‘city anthem’ for Jacksonville; we beg to differ | jacksonville.com
Songwriter releases ‘city anthem’ for Jacksonville; we beg to differ | jacksonville.com.
Rare! 1964/1965 JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Magazine BOB HAYES – Jax Collectable of The Week
Rare! 1964/1965 JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Magazine BOB HAYES This item is a very rare magazine from the Winter of 1964/1965, titled JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA and published by the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. The front cover photo is titled “Christmas In Mayport”. This … Continue reading
Pardon Our Dirt! – Cypress Replanting | The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Please pardon our dirt! In an effort to maintain the historical integrity of the Italian Garden, which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Cummer has just finished the process of replacing all the cypress in … Continue reading
The Museum of Southern History
Located at 4304 Herschel St., Jacksonville, Florida 32210. “Preserving the History, Ideals and Chivalry of the South.” An independent museum dedicated to historical accuracy maintained by public donations. visit: The Museum of Southern History.
Clay County in television spotlight for ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
Forget the Beaches, downtown Jacksonville or historic St. Augustine — Middleburg is the place to be in Northeast Florida this weekend. The spotlight of Hollywood has come to the small Clay County town, thanks to the arrival of “Extreme Makeover: … Continue reading
Random photo 09/17/2010
Cassat Ave area