Taylor Hardwick's, Iconic Skinner stores

[stjr]

Was there one in the 8000 block of Old Kings Road S. back in the 70s?

Based on my memory only, I think you are correct.

[aubureck]

Maybe someone should write a letter to the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission requesting the Commission look into considering the remaining Skinner Dairies as locally-designated landmarks.

[RMHoward]

Great story.  I moved here 4 years ago and have often thought it would be cool to catalogue all of the dairies.  My husband grew up here and remembers driving through for milk with his Mom while his Dad was serving in Vietnam.

[roninvirginia]

The milk store at the point between Herschel St. and St. Johns Ave. was at a major crossroads for the community.  Across the street on the St Johns Ave. side was the iconic Pennyburger's. This was the gathering point for the R.E. Lee high school crowd. Sort of an imitation Krystal, same menu.
On the other side, Herschel St., is/was Fishweir Elementary school.
I would go to the milk store for a chocolate mild and a honey bun. Now there was a major sugar high!!!

[choosing2disappear]

Great story.  I moved here 4 years ago and have often thought it would be cool to catalogue all of the dairies.  My husband grew up here and remembers driving through for milk with his Mom while his Dad was serving in Vietnam.

I did that in 2003-04. Later did an update of their condition with a new inventory in 2008.

[choosing2disappear]

Was there one in the 8000 block of Old Kings Road S. back in the 70s?

Based on my memory only, I think you are correct.

yes. #14 (relocated from springfield). while it is technically still on old kings rd today, the only thing visible is the original sign post.