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Jacksonville by Neighborhood => The Burbs => Clay County => Topic started by: Houseboat Mike on May 05, 2016, 04:46:41 PM

Title: 100+ Year Old House Burns Down....On Purpose
Post by: Houseboat Mike on May 05, 2016, 04:46:41 PM

At least it wasn't downtown Jax this time.... >:(

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/over-100-year-old-building-donated-for-firefighter-training/261554049

Title: Re: 100+ Year Old House Burns Down....On Purpose
Post by: acme54321 on May 06, 2016, 07:19:25 AM

Of all the junk in Orange Park they could have burned down they chose that?  Nice.  This was in the old original part of OP, on the east side of 17. 

Title: Re: 100+ Year Old House Burns Down....On Purpose
Post by: copperfiend on May 06, 2016, 12:31:13 PM

Should have just used the Roadway Inn on 17

Title: Re: 100+ Year Old House Burns Down....On Purpose
Post by: JaxUnicorn on May 06, 2016, 12:50:23 PM

This is indeed very sad to read/watch.  Why do we continue to destroy those things that are historic?  And if it was in such disrepair, they should have at least allowed the historic material (hard wood floors, century old beams, etc.) to be salvaged for use in other historic structures. Shameful......

Title: Re: 100+ Year Old House Burns Down....On Purpose
Post by: mbwright on May 06, 2016, 02:53:11 PM

The old wood and materials simply can't be replaced.