U.S.S. Adams Naval Museum Update Thread

[ronchamblin]

Thanks Citylife.  The site might answer some questions I've posted below.  I'll check it out.

I wonder why the north bank, using the old dry docks as a base, is not being seriously considered -- presuming it has not been?  Having the Adams there would certainly be closer to the center core, thus adding a “draw” there instead of on the south bank. 

It seems like any significant building activity continues to be a moderate or short distance away from the city core.  There are reasons for this I suppose.  But it would sure be nice to have somebody get “into” the core instead of Lavilla... King Street.... South Side etc etc.

The library purchase is one of the very few seemingly active core projects.  Perhaps the trio and the Barnett will get off the ground... adding more action to the core.

The Adams is going to be great in any case.  I hope that there will be emphasis on the technologies on the ship.  Given that most of it has been surpassed by newer technology, there would be an opportunity to convey to youngsters the unclassified basics covering the method of building the ship, the technology involved in steering, propulsion, gun fire control, missile firing and guidance, navigation etc etc.

Some cutaways could be performed to illustrate the innards.  One display might show a flow of the technologies from earlier centuries to  current --- for example .. the growth of navigation and propulsion methods -- and aiming or fire control. 

Creative emphasis on conveying technology, with its associated science, would be great way to entice visitors who are curious and wish to engage tech systems.  This could be a great “continuous” draw for the core.

But also, if designed with some thought, the Adams displays and technology would be a great place for schools to offer students a view of the tech/science aspects of the ship.

I do hope that enough consideration has been given to the placement of the ship on the north bank.  Does anyone know the reasoning behind the seeming focus on the south bank, as apposed to the north bank?

       

[brainstormer]

I talked to these guys during OneSpark, and they still have a ways to go with fundraising.  I definitely think the new location is much better than the previous one. 

Mayor Brown touted public-private partnerships when he campaigned and Shad Khan has already expressed interest in this area of the urban core.  Wouldn't it be nice if all "players" gathered around one table and worked to come up with a revitalization plan?  There are other investors in this city that might be interested in joining the conversation.  With one vision, each partnership could agree to complete one piece and together something might actually happen.  If people believed something could be accomplished, they might be more motivated to invest.  I can't remember the exact dollar amount, but I know the Adams Naval Museum could use a sizeable "boost" from someone who really wants to leave a mark on Jacksonville. 

[ronchamblin]

I talked to these guys during OneSpark, and they still have a ways to go with fundraising.  I definitely think the new location is much better than the previous one. 

Mayor Brown touted public-private partnerships when he campaigned and Shad Khan has already expressed interest in this area of the urban core.  Wouldn't it be nice if all "players" gathered around one table and worked to come up with a revitalization plan?  There are other investors in this city that might be interested in joining the conversation.  With one vision, each partnership could agree to complete one piece and together something might actually happen.  If people believed something could be accomplished, they might be more motivated to invest.  I can't remember the exact dollar amount, but I know the Adams Naval Museum could use a sizeable "boost" from someone who really wants to leave a mark on Jacksonville. 

Just a sec.  Let me check my wallet.

[blizz01]

Were they represented @ One Spark this year as well - or, do the rules not allow for back to back efforts?

[Steve]

They were....sort of. Chris Flagg had his venue in the Adams Class museum, so it got plenty of pub.

[tufsu1]

Were they represented @ One Spark this year as well - or, do the rules not allow for back to back efforts?

the rules require that you present something different...so they changed it up some

[Noone]

The USS Charles F. Adams is a positive project for Jacksonville.

[I-10east]

Longtime volunteer and board member Joe Snowberger has been named CEO of the USS Adams Museum effort.

www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=542778

[mtraininjax]

Longtime volunteer and board member Joe Snowberger has been named CEO of the USS Adams Museum effort.

He is going to give Allegretti a run for his money as Joe is the spokesman/CEO for One Spark too, head of Downtown Chamber council. He is a man of downtown, for sure!

[tufsu1]

Joe is the spokesman/CEO for One Spark too

perhaps you are confusing him with Joe Sampson

[downtownbrown]

http://vimeo.com/96202134 

Great job on this video.  Nice to see that the mayor has finally, after years of no action, stepped up to endorse the project.

[IrvAdams]

To me this idea is a no-brainer. It's just a matter of money; basically every major group seems to be behind it, and the popularity of touring ships is very high. Especially in a Navy town.

Bring the Adams!

[I-10east]

The USS Irv Adams.

Awesome presentation!!!

[I-10east]

Legislation was introduced to the City Council concerning the USS Adams effort.

www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=543273

[Buforddawg]

I really liked the presentation video! This will be a good thing for Jacksonville.

I did get a chuckle when the now defunct water taxi did a photo bomb.