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10 Facts About Jacksonville's Black History
In honor of Black History Month, here are ten facts about Jacksonville's African-American history that you might not be aware of.
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The University of North Florida: A Brief History
Sure, there are many people who know about UNF. But how many know anything beyond that? My guess is not many— including myself. With so much information actually out there I thought, “Why not compile it all into one, easily accessible story?” And as a student about to graduate from the University...
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All Aboard to Restore Locomotive 1504
Metro Jacksonville's Kara Holmes investigates the history of a derelict locomotive hidden behind the Prime Osborn Center.
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40 Acres and a Mule...How about a Jim Crow Instead?
This guest column by Richard Cuff shares the story behind "40 acres and a mule" and how Jacksonville was on the map of set aside land.
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Book Review: Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville
Metro Jacksonville's Kristen Pickrell provides us with a review of Dorthy Fletcher's recently published book, "Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville."
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More Secrets of Jacksonville, Part II
Jacksonville has incredible stories and most of them are still largely unknown.
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Heartbreakingly Cool Footage of Downtown in 1942
Old 16mm vacation films were recently discovered at a garage sale in San Jose, CA by Tim Peddy and converted to digital courtesy of The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. It depicts a train ride from California to Florida via New York City, ultimately arriving in Pensacola via Jacksonville. ...
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Ghost of Jacksonville: Davis Street
Metro Jacksonville's Ennis Davis exposes a major early 20th century African-American urban thoroughfare that no longer exists.
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The Secrets of Jacksonville You Should Know About
Jacksonville has incredible stories and most of them are still largely unknown.
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Florida's Lost Transportation
The lost urban railroads of Florida. A brief photo album of the lost rail transit systems in Florida.
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