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Houston Street: Jacksonville's Red Light District

Today, there's not much left, but 100 years ago Houston Street was the epicenter of the city's bustling Red Light District.

Exploring St. Nicholas

As Jacksonville boomed into a metropolitan city in the late 19th century, the Southbank community of St. Nicholas became an attractive place for residents who wanted to be close to the bustling downtown core, yet away from the congestion that came with city life.

Jacksonville's Westside: A Photo Tour

An assortment of photographs taken throughout Jacksonville's Westside.

Urban Neighborhoods: Riverside

Located just south of I-95 and the Fuller Warren Bridge, combined with Avondale, Riverside is one of the largest historic districts in the Southeast.

Where is it?

Hint: This building is industrial and located north of the central business district.

Urban Exploration: The Shoppes of Avondale

Originally constructed in the 1920's, this strip of retail stores on St. Johns Avenue still brings in the crowds with a diverse collection of upscale specialty retail boutiques, restaurants, and galleries.

Jacksonville's Central Park?

There are 37 acres of greenspace creating the border between Downtown and the Springfield Historic District. Confederate Park and playground, H.J. Klutho Park, W.W. Schell Park, and McPherson Park all make up the Springfield park system. Pocket parks work in certain situations, but this area is urban...

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