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To narrow down the selection process, the submitted titles have been set up to allow our readers to vote for three finalists for consideration:

In the Dark. In the Light. Jacksonville.
6 (7.5%)
Jacksonville Lost (and Found)
10 (12.5%)
Jacksonville: Abandoned and Reclaimed
9 (11.3%)
Forgotten Jacksonville
12 (15%)
The Lost City of Jacksonville
7 (8.8%)
Jacksonville: The City that Was
2 (2.5%)
Jacksonville Forgotten but Not Gone: Historic landmarks in the River City by the Sea
8 (10%)
Jacksonville "The Lost Old City of the South"
3 (3.8%)
Jacksonville's Crumbling History: Forgotten Landmarks
5 (6.3%)
Jacksonville:  Unfulfilled dreams, plans, and expectations
3 (3.8%)
Jacksonville: From Out of the Ashes, a Phoenix Shall Rise
2 (2.5%)
Slumber: A journey into Jacksonville's forgotten glory
5 (6.3%)
Jacksonville: In The Shadows
8 (10%)

Total Members Voted: 39

Author Topic: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book  (Read 912 times)

Wacca Pilatka

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2012, 11:28:02 AM »
I love that building.  Thanks for sharing the news on it.
The tourist would realize at once that he had struck the Land of Flowers - the City Beautiful!

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2012, 01:16:22 PM »
Interesting article on why we are attracted to images of ruined places.  I promise, even though the words in the link suggest otherwise, the actual article doesn't having anything to do with pornography.

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/01/psychology-ruin-porn/886/

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2012, 01:33:18 PM »
as the person who half-jokingly suggested the title in the first place, I would like to amend

Jacksonville Lost (and Found)

to

Jacksonville Lost....and Found

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2012, 01:44:13 PM »
Jacksonville: In the Shadows sounds the most intriguing.

In general, they all sound pretty depressing.
What about:
Jacksonville: Lost Beauty Uncovered....

Anyway...good luck with the book. Can't wait to check it out. Funny enough, I put out a book about Jacksonville on my coffee table in the lounge at DG and someone stole it...but not the Alberto Vargas book of pin up girls...um ok.




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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2012, 02:02:30 PM »
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but not the Alberto Vargas book of pin up girls

I've 'browsed the articles' in that book while at Dos a time or two  :)

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2012, 04:45:06 PM »
I chose Jacksonville's Crumbling History first,  Slumber second,  Abandoned and reclaimed 3rd.  All are good titles .

Btw... Painted columns and over tagging on front and Chelsea side of #4 yesterday.  I'm sure in no time , the tagging will be replaced. 

Cannot wait to see the finished product !! :)  Thanks to all whose efforts make this possible. I for one am appreciative!
Please follow our progress of the Cleanup of Public School Number four!

http://www.savepublicschoolnumber4.com/
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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2012, 06:42:07 PM »
From futility to fabulous: The future history of Jacksonville.

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2012, 08:10:03 PM »
Forgotten Jacksonville.
What 15 sites did you decide on?
I'm ready to pre-purchase. 


Timkin

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2012, 09:42:07 PM »
I am too
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Timkin

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2012, 02:06:44 AM »
In Light of the fact that someone finally destroyed School #4 by setting the Auditorium on fire (second time in two weeks now)  it may not be necessary to include it in the book.

Many in this community have been chomping at the bit, so to speak to see the school demolished.

I am sure now those of you will get your way.
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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2012, 10:05:35 AM »
Jacksonville Architecutal Heritage?

thelakelander

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2012, 10:12:27 AM »
Already used:

http://www.jaxhistory.com/book.htm

Also, the theme extends beyond architecture.  A few sites, such as Florida Machine & Foundry and Gateway Shopping Center are nothing special when it comes to architecture. 

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #27 on: January 17, 2012, 04:00:15 PM »
Awesome!!

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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2012, 04:31:52 PM »
Is this the final vote or are you going to pair it down to the contenders?
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Re: Naming Metro Jacksonville's First Book
« Reply #29 on: January 17, 2012, 04:41:51 PM »
Would be a shame to not include PS4 in the book just because of another fire. It is very important for the book just as it is an important part of Jax history. Even if it was turned into a dirt lot today, it would be just as important, if not more.