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Houston Street: Jacksonville's Red Light District Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Today, there's not much left, but 100 years ago Houston Street was the epicenter of the city's bustling Red Light District.

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Exploring St. Nicholas Print E-mail
Wednesday, 16 January 2008

As Jacksonville boomed into a metropolitan city in the late 19th century, the Southbank community of St. Nicholas became an attractive place for residents who wanted to be close to the bustling downtown core, yet away from the congestion that came with city life. 

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Jacksonville's Westside: A Photo Tour Print E-mail
Wednesday, 19 December 2007

An assortment of photographs taken throughout Jacksonville's Westside.

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Urban Neighborhoods: Riverside Print E-mail
Tuesday, 04 December 2007

Located just south of I-95 and the Fuller Warren Bridge, combined with Avondale, Riverside is one of the largest historic districts in the Southeast.

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Where is it? Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 November 2007

Hint:  This building is industrial and located "north" of the central business district. 

 
Urban Exploration: The Shoppes of Avondale Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Originally constructed in the 1920's, this strip of retail stores on St. Johns Avenue still brings in the crowds with a diverse collection of upscale specialty retail boutiques, restaurants, and galleries.

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Jacksonville's Central Park? Print E-mail
Friday, 26 October 2007

There are 37 acres of greenspace creating the border between Downtown and the Springfield Historic District. Confederate Park and playground, H.J. Klutho Park, W.W. Schell Park, and McPherson Park all make up the Springfield park system.  Pocket parks work in certain situations, but this area is urban Jacksonville's true "Central Park".

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Jacksonville University Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2007

Jacksonville University (JU) is a private university located on the east bank of the St. Johns River in Arlington.

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Urban Neighborhoods: Touring San Marco Print E-mail
Friday, 21 September 2007

Once a separate city known as South Jacksonville, San Marco remains one of the most vibrant and pedestrian friendly districts in Duval County.

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Urban Neighborhoods: Exploring Panama Park / North Shore Print E-mail
Monday, 17 September 2007

Located three miles from downtown, Panama Park was one of Jacksonville's up and coming suburbs 100 years ago.  Today, this diverse community anchors the northern portion of Old Jacksonville's corporate limits. 

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