Print ArticleThe turpentine and resin industry was a driving force behind the development of 19th century port cities like Pensacola and, of course, Jacksonville. Once Florida’s largest industry, and one of the oldest industries in the United States, turpentine is a ubiquitous ingredient in American household products including paints, medicines, hair spray, and cosmetics (to name a few). Here's a brief look at its impact on Jacksonville over the last century.
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Consolidated Tomoka Land Consolidated: This company began in 1902 under the name Consolidated Naval Stores Company. This company specialized in harvesting gum from long leaf yellow pines to create turpentine for ship maintenance. It became one of the largest naval stores in the world, owning 2 million acres of land across Florida alone. The company was bought in 1923 by Baker, Fentress & Company of Chicago and given the name we know it by today.
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