Blighted Jacksonville: 1970s Style

April 27, 2015 14 comments Open printer friendly version of this article Print Article

The 1970s weren't the best era for America's cities and the scene in Jacksonville was not an exception. Outside of downtown, unpaved streets, industrial blight, overgrown lots, unchecked sprawl and declining established neighborhoods were quite the norm. Here's a look at the not-so-glamourous side of Jacksonville's past.



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32. Clark Street in Springfield


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34. Julia and Orange Streets (present day FSJC Downtown campus)


35. Houston Street in LaVilla


36. 5th Street and Francis Street in Durkeeville


37. Chenango Boulevard in Pickettville


38. Park and Dancy Streets in Avondale


39. Avondale Shopping Center (St. Johns Avenue) in Avondale


40. Roosevelt Boulevard



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