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Yellow Jax: The 1888 Jacksonville Yellow Fever Epidemic

In summer 1888, an invisible killer stalked the streets of Jacksonville. “Yellow Jack” took hundreds of lives, forced the city into lockdown, and toppled a progressive, biracial city government. The ordeal also proved how much Jaxsons can overcome when they work together. This is the story of Jacksonville's great yellow fever epidemic of 1888. Read More

Historic scenes of the Rail Yard District in color

It's a location where the majority of rail traffic moves through the state of Florida. During the early 20th century this area west of Downtown Jacksonville developed as a logistics, industrial and wholesale district for the city and the state of Florida. Here is a look at various scenes in the Rail Yard District prior to 1960. Read More

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