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Secret Jacksonville walking tours

On Saturday, November 19, Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney will host the next monthly walking tour of spots featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Join him for a look at some of the unusual and underknown parts of Downtown Jacksonville. Read More

Five lost districts of downtown Jacksonville

A district is defined as an area of a country or city, regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic. In an era where the pedestrian was king in Jacksonville, downtown was loaded with distinct districts-- many of which are no longer with us. Here are five lost districts that you may not be familiar with. Read More

The last days of Adventure Landing

For 27 years, Jacksonville Beach’s Adventure Landing has been one of the most popular attractions for kids and their families anywhere on the First Coast, but current plans for the property will shutter the park in the near future. The Jaxson's Bill Delaney and photographer Erik Hamilton stopped by to take one last look. Read More

Women of World War 2: The WAVES at NAS Jacksonville

During World War II, thousands of American women served in the U.S. Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service program. In honor of Veterans Day, The Jaxson shares a collection of photos from the National Archives capturing the trailblazing WAVES in action at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Read More

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