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Vintage Photos: Hansontown

Did you know that the State and Union corridor between Downtown and Springfield was a working-class African-American neighborhood before being wiped off the map by urban renewal and four lane one-way streets? Read More

Five early Black Jacksonville architects and builders

Despite being a major center for black commerce and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not much is known about Jacksonville's significant African-American history, heritage and culture. This is especially true when it comes to recognizing the contributions of early African-American architects and buildings in the development of the city that we know today. With this in mind, here are five early 20th century African American architects/builders, and a few examples of their work still standing just outside of downtown Jacksonville. Read More

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