Remembering Riverside Hospital

[Metro Jacksonville]

Remembering Riverside Hospital



Now the epicenter of Five Point's retransformation into a vibrant mixed-use community, the corner of Margaret and Riverside Avenue was known as Riverside Hospital for 85 years.


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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-mar-remembering-riverside-hospital

[fieldafm]

I was born at Riverside Hospital... great article Lake! 

[urbaknight]

At least they turned the space into something useful for everyone in the area, unlike too many other places in JAX.

[Garden guy]

The shopping area was needed...i watched it be dismantled... i lived on river blvd for about 3 years...sad to see the old go but being just up the street from another hospital and it was getting a bit tired...nice new space though.

[deathstar]

I watched it being dismantled little by little on my way to the 5 Points Deli every morning, just vaguely remember it from being a kid. Nice history on it, I've always wondered about it.

[buckethead]

I lived right across the street (Margaret?) from the emergency room for a couple years. 99¢ breakfasts in the cafeteria were awesome.

How much that area has changed, for the better.

The house I lived in is now a lovely B&B. The shopping center has contributed to a great resurgence in Five Points. The people in the area are interesting and friendly.

A family friend was the Admin for Riverside Hospital and he is now thinking of retiring. (He was considering it nearly twenty years ago when the hospital was closed  ) Active minds never retire... thank the Lord!