Print ArticleOn February 3, 2005, Jacksonville officially became the smallest city ever to host a Super Bowl. To compensate for a lack of hotel rooms needed, five cruise ships were docked along the St. Johns River. City leaders and business owners envisioned Super Bowl XXXIX fueling rapid growth and 24/7 vibrancy.
San Marco Place
The Strand
J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Tower
YMCA Building (Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex)
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com. Title image courtesy of http://www.theeaglemobile.com/super_bowl_xxxix.htm
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