Print ArticleWhile there has been difficulty in forcing an arts district to materialize in Downtown Jacksonville, another real one continues to grow two miles away. This photo tour captures various shares sights and scenes from Riverside's expanding CoRK Arts District.
CoRK East
For many years, early 20th century businesses such as Peter Ballantine & Sons and the Francis H. Leggett & Company operated local branches of their businesses out of what is know knwon as CoRK East.
At its peak, New Jersey-based Ballantine (1857-1960s) was the 4th largest brewer in the United States. New York-based wholesale grocer, Francis H. Leggett & Company was internationally known for tea leaves.
20 studios ranging from writing, painting and mixed media to wood working, ceramics and glass operate in CoRK East. An additional 12,000 square feet still remains unused. Tentative plans for that space include additional artist studios, gallery space, a live music venue, and a performance art space.
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