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About The Bar
The new venture is located at 19 N. Ocean St., next to LIT Downtown.
1904 Bar is a new concept by co-partners and owners Jason Hunnicutt, Duane De Castro, and Brian Eisle. All former business owners, the three discussed other ventures before settling on a true passion - music and the art of drinking. Originally looking for an open space in Springfield, they stumbled upon this lot in this larger bustling building on Ocean Street - built in 1904, hence the name. The concept and hope for the new place, with 2,600 square feet of workable space - is to marry music and spirits for a rebirth of cultural nightlife in the urban core. With little small-scale venues left to solely host musical acts (not just downtown, but in Jacksonville as a whole; only Freebird Live and Jackrabbit's seem left standing), the hope is to fill that void. They have already booked and plan to continue booking local acts and national ones alike. Ample floor space and a variety of seating caters to a standard bar outing, and they will serve beer and wine, with full liquor service possibly on the horizon. The guys hope to incorporate other interests and make the space available for art showings, fashion gigs, and useable event space for the public.
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A large outdoor space out back will eventually be converted into a functioning deck/patio for additional hangout area.
Looking at the back door of the bar and skyline view.
Article and photos by Sarah Gojekian.
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comncense
March 05, 2012, 08:09:17 AMLooks like a very nice setup. I wish the guys longevity and success.
BridgeTroll
March 05, 2012, 08:35:55 AMGood luck guys! I hope your hard work pays off!
Tacachale
March 05, 2012, 09:03:55 AMI popped in there at the last Art Walk and got to talk to the owners a bit. It's a really, really cool space. It has all the makings of a terrific addition to downtown.
Wacca Pilatka
March 05, 2012, 09:34:40 AMSure looks promising. Way to go, best wishes, and thank you for your dedication to improving downtown.
Riverrat
March 05, 2012, 11:05:03 AMThe space and location look promising...hopefully the ambiance/atmosphere/decor is stepped up before opening...but I'm always happy for any establishment opening in the core.
urbanlibertarian
March 05, 2012, 12:14:45 PM"hopefully the ambiance/atmosphere/decor is stepped up before opening"
Huh? It's not a dance club. Aren't those things WAY less important at a live music venue?
Coolyfett
March 05, 2012, 12:30:23 PMi like it. What used to be there?
urbanlibertarian
March 05, 2012, 01:06:17 PM^Scooter shop and also a tobacco shop.
jaxtour
March 05, 2012, 01:26:49 PMGreat. Someday I willl get that weekly Jacksonville Pub Walk (tour) together and this is another potential stop or ending location.
BridgeTroll
March 05, 2012, 01:38:22 PMWednesday is Art Walk... Many use that night as a pub crawl...
jerry cornwell
March 07, 2012, 06:18:38 PMNice Rock n Roll turn it up loud!