| Springfield Preservation Success |
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| Wednesday, 13 February 2008 | |
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For years this building sat abandoned on the corner of Market and 11th Streets. Now it has survived to find a new lease on life.
A 2005 aerial shows 2065 North Market Street, with the roof caved in. Originally, 2065 North Market was constructed as a small retail building, with a bar on the corner of North Market & 11th Street in Springfield. The vacant property next door was once a dry cleaning plant that was demolished decades ago.
A year ago, 2065 Market was a negative to its once vibrant surroundings. While most modest buildings like this would have easily been torn down for "progress", developer Adam Jones decided to bring it back to life.
The vacant parcel to the south of 2065 Market has been split into two lots for infill single family homes.
The first house is now complete and offers modern conveniences in a structure designed to fit in with its surroundings.
2065 North Market Armed with a new roof, 2065 North Market has now been renovated into two luxury lofts. The asking price for the first 1,800 square foot loft is $285,000.
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February 13, 2008, 9:15 am
Re: Springfield Preservation Success
While this is fantastic, that a building was saved and the infill development was done appropriately to the surrounding neighborhood, wouldn't this location and building have been better suited for retail? From the pictures, there doesn't seem to be much in the area in the way of an inexpensive sandwich shop, bakery, small grocery market, or even a coffee shop.
February 13, 2008, 9:20 am
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They would probably have more success locating on 8th or Main, because of better visibility and the abundance of available buildings. But then again, Three Layers is opening in a similar building a few blocks away. Someone would have to contact the realtor, but if a small retailer wanted to purchase the corner for their business, from a zoning perspective, I don't see why it would not be allowed.
February 13, 2008, 9:38 am
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It sorta in a no-mans land. It can work as residential, but there isnt enough traffic to support commerce.
February 13, 2008, 10:01 am
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This building looks so much like the one at 6th and Walnut...the Three Layers coffee shop that's scheduled to open next month...agreed, though, it's kind of in the middle of nowhere.
February 14, 2008, 1:44 pm
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There is a "going out on a limb" aspect to this location, but I have to hand it to Jones for doing something that is soooooo much better for the community than a busted up old shell. Point being, everything would be in no man's land if it wasn't for people willing to bank on a hopeful future. Great job.
February 14, 2008, 1:58 pm
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Trust us, we're all in favor of it...anything to improve is a plus!
February 14, 2008, 2:46 pm
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Oh, absolutely. Bully for him, and Love that he did it!!!! In this aspect I agree with Joan. What I was saying is, its viable as a residence, but probably not for commercial.
April 17, 2008, 7:50 am
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If a really good deli or upscale grocery store opened there it would be busy enough. I mean Shands and downtown are a stones throw away, there is plenty of on street parking over there, and there are several warehouses with workers there. Shoot I drive or walk across the neighborhood for my coffee and cake fixes. I see Shands people in Three Layers all the time, and it isn’t any closer than this building. If the right business went in, it would be busy! In fact the surrounding residential and business area would most likely pick up.
May 21, 2008, 9:37 pm
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Here's a picture of this building in 1948. Its listed as Fred Malliki's market and restaurant.
May 21, 2008, 10:42 pm
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Has the loft unit sold yet in this building, and has the corner one been started?
May 21, 2008, 11:21 pm
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I don't think so. However, I haven't driven down that particular interesection in about two or three weeks.
May 31, 2008, 8:21 pm
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The lofts are awesome! A must see!! It is just 5 minutes from Shands...perfect location in downtown jax. If I had the money, I'd buy this asap! Builder dropped the price significantly today on both loft spaces...definitely a must see...
June 1, 2008, 2:19 am
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Springfield on ABC news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU7iR6m2AY8
June 1, 2008, 10:45 am
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Wonderful.... Another video about Jax where they only show photos of St. Augustine. We should all go Jacksonville Dump Hunting!!
June 1, 2008, 2:42 pm
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That's missing the point...and the woman said it was a great place to buy. IMO, Springfield is indeed, a great place to buy and live.
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