A 1914 map of Jacksonville's streetcar system. At the time, Jacksonville's streetcar system included 42.2 miles of streetcar lines, which served over 13.8 million riders in 1912. In 1936, the last streetcar lines connecting Northwest Jacksonville with downtown was closed in favor of a modern bus system. Read More
From Timucua two-spirits to bisexual blues musicians to the continued celebration of River City Pride, Jacksonville has a long and storied LGBTQ history. In honor of Pride Month, The Jaxson takes a look at six stories from the city's past with special significance for the LGBTQ community. Read More
A relic of the past was recently rediscovered at the construction site of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park. Old railroad ties that date back to a time when LaVilla's Houston Street was a red light district were discovered. During the early 20th century, railroad tracks ran down the center of the street, which was lined with bordellos, between Myrtle Avenue and Jefferson Street. The discovery may become a part of the park, which is planned to open on June 27, 2024. Read More
