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Category Archives: Jacksonville History
Old Photograph of HEMMING PARK and HOTEL WINDSOR in Jacksonville
Check out this cool old postcard of Hemming Park and the Windsor Hotel in Jacksonville. The hotel burned down in the fire of 1901. Here is an interesting article about the hotel on Trails.com.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida — OLD POSTCARD
Here is an old postcard showing St. John’s Episcopal Church (Cathedral). http://www.oldvintagepostcards.com
Azalea Time
They are pink, and they are purple – Lavender and white abound; And the texture of each blossom Is the finest to be found. Oh, an orchid’s more expensive – Look on any florist’s bill – But for mine — … Continue reading
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
A Look Back: The day Bullet Bob Hayes came home an Olympic champion | jacksonville.com
A Look Back: The day Bullet Bob Hayes came home an Olympic champion | jacksonville.com.
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
Sold on the Black Market: Emotional Search for Mom – ActionNewsJax.com – Action News Jacksonville – Jacksonville News, Weather, Sports and Entertainment – Florida News, Georgia News, Jacksonville Jaguars – WTEV CBS47, WAWS FOX30, MyTVJax
Palatka, Fla.– A local woman, sold on the black market, is telling her story of searching for her birth mother. Lisa Floyd has pictures from when she just days old. But the pictures weren’t taken to put in her mother’s … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, florida, floyd, Jacksonville, lisa, sandra, stricklin, sue
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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
Posted in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business, Jacksonville Culture, Jacksonville Entertainment, Jacksonville History, Jacksonville Memorabilia, Jacksonville People, Jacksonville Photos, Jacksonville Sports, Mayport, Restaurants
Tagged 1964, 1965, bob hayes, chamber of commerce, Jacksonville, jacksonville florida, jacksonville magazine, mayport, nfl, vintage
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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.