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thelakelander

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The juke joints of rural Northwest Jacksonville
« on: June 25, 2020, 08:04:21 AM »
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In honor of African-American Music Appreciation Month, The Jaxson takes a look at the legacy of early 20th century nightclubs, bars and juke joints of Northwest Jacksonville.

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Charles Hunter

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Re: The juke joints of rural Northwest Jacksonville
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2020, 10:34:08 AM »
Fascinating history. I knew someone who taught at Carter G. Woodson, on Avenue B, back in the late '70s and early '80s - right in the heart of all these places! Faculty was advised to stay away from the Silver Star.
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Wacca Pilatka

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Re: The juke joints of rural Northwest Jacksonville
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2020, 03:18:37 PM »
It's great to have photos to go with the names of these places.  Thanks for compiling this.
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