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Looking west at the intersection of West Bay and North Laura Streets. The Sears Cadillac Store can be seen in the distance.
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Working class density before urban renewal.
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Despite the 1970s being viewed as “down” years, the street scene was still vibrant, compared to the 2010s.
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Looking east on East Monroe Street, from North Ocean Street. The new public library stands on the site of the “Auto Insurance Center”.
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The Ed Ball Building on West Monroe Street. Photograph taken from North Julia Street.
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The Riverside viaduct in Railroad Row. The Jacksonville Terminal’s columns can be seen in the distance.
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The riverfont 15 years before the construction of the Jacksonville Landing.
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This railroad line served as the border between Springfield and “across the tracks” Eastside.
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Signage was a big part of the unique downtown experience.
