History

Anna Kingsley was just thirteen years old when she "married" Spanish plantation owner Zephaniah Kingsley in 1807. "Marriage" was hardly...

When The Lofts San Marco’s building first opened, the neighborhood surrounding it looked quite different than it does today. For...

Dr. Alexander H. Darnes isn't a particularly well-known figure today. But during his time, he was revered as one of...

Back when the shopping mall craze was first hitting the nation, Philips Highway Plaza - or Philips Mall - won...

The St. James Building, located at 117 W. Duval St. in downtown Jacksonville, is one of the country’s most beautiful...

"Bullet" Bob Hayes holds a very rare distinction. Of the many world-star athletes who have competed in the Olympics or...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the buildings along the main stretch of Five Points have been...

Jacksonville is a city with a rich collection of history, so it's only natural that the city has given birth...

While much of the original layout of the historic commercial district remains intact, Five Points has seen its fair share...

When the 1900s rolled around, downtown Jacksonville was enjoying a growing reputation as a winter getaway destination for northerners. Wood-frame...