Jax Evolved

In our Jax Evolved series, we take a detailed look at successful adaptive reuse projects from the Jacksonville area - many of which happen to be located within downtown Jax and the urban core. Each of the buildings featured has some form of historic value and has been repurposed to fill a new need after its original tenant(s) moved on.

Jax Evolved: The Carling Building

Towering over Adams St. near Farah & Farah's main offices, The Carling building has been home to 100 upscale apartment units since its most recent overhaul in 2005. It also is perhaps one of downtown Jacksonville's most historically-rich buildings. The building originally was constructed in 1925. It was designed by New...

Jax Evolved: Sweet Pete’s Building

INTRODUCING "Jax Evolved," a series of articles dedicated to historic buildings in Jacksonville that have been preserved and repurposed into a new use. Sweet Pete's location just north of Hemming Park is a fantastic spot, with the building routinely drawing sizable crowds. It's crazy to think that, up until a few...

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