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
Adaptive reuse is defined as the process of reusing an existing building for a use other than which it was originally built for. Home to a large collection of older buildings, Jacksonville is a city where the concept of adaptive reuse is alive and well. Here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city's urban core. Read More
