Tag Archives: Jax Historical Society

All I want for Christmas is … a revitalized Downtown

Posted on June 17, 2011 by newzgrrl

Hello! Yes, BNC5 is back after an unfortunate delay. There’s been so much happening in Downtown Jacksonville in recent months! And tomorrow includes a big event, that I am absolutely delighted to share: The reopening of Friendship Fountain on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown as Sanctuary, Festive neighborhood, Jax History, Make it better, Revitalizing Downtown, So much to do! | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Why Are We Sleeping?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by newzgrrl

The post title and following text come from T. Frederick Davis’s 1925 work, “History of Jacksonville Florida and Vicinity, 1513 to 1924.” The green cloth-covered hardback beckoned to be read from the beginning. This text is at the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Jax History, Make it better, Take a look around | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments