LaVilla: Jacksonville's First Incorporated Suburb

[chas1445]

No.  I did not go into the Airdrome.  I was very young at the time I am speaking of.  7-9 years old.  There were other places in Jacksonville that we had.  I did go inside of them when I became old enough to slip in them.  They were in the woods as we would call their locations.  When things closed down on Ashley Street (The Blocks), everyone headed for the Woods.  One of the largest was the 2-Spot on 45Th street where all the entertainers performed.  At that time it was the only place large enough to hold the crowds of people that attended the events.  There were other places out there also, such as. Weaver's Pine Inn on Moncrief Rd., and The Silver Star on Avenue B.  

[Ocklawaha]

JACKSONVILLE


TOKYO WWII


JACKSONVILLE


NETHERLANDS POST BLITZ WWII


JACKSONVILLE


RUSSIAN FRONT WWII

OCKLAWAHA

[chas1445]

Weaver's Pine Inn was located On Moncrief Rd.  As you get to 45TH Street and Moncrief Rd. coming from the Two Spot, turn right on Moncrirf Rd.  As I remember it, the lounge was about 3-4 blocks on the right as you go towards Avenue B.  It was not easy to see from the street due to the Pine Trees blocking your view.  I was in Jacksonville a couple of years ago, and the building was still standing.  I appreciate the posting of the pictures of the 2 Spot, and also Manuel's Tap Room.  They bring back a lot of memories.  I had a lot of fun in the 2 Spot. 

[Ocklawaha]

Just found this old photo, thought y'all would like it.

OCKLAWAHA

[Timkin]

wow

[chas1445]

Does anyone have a picture of the swiming pool on the corner of 4TH Street and Jefferson Street?  There is some history as to why that pool was built.  It open in 1949 for African Americans only.

[DDC]

No.  I did not go into the Airdrome.  I was very young at the time I am speaking of.  7-9 years old.  There were other places in Jacksonville that we had.  I did go inside of them when I became old enough to slip in them.  They were in the woods as we would call their locations.  When things closed down on Ashley Street (The Blocks), everyone headed for the Woods.  One of the largest was the 2-Spot on 45Th street where all the entertainers performed.  At that time it was the only place large enough to hold the crowds of people that attended the events.  There were other places out there also, such as. Weaver's Pine Inn on Moncrief Rd., and The Silver Star on Avenue B.   

The Two Spot



It was huge.  The remains of the two Spot are still there in the City scrapyard.  Ive been over in the area extensively for the past 8 months.  Where on Moncreif was Weaver's Pine Inn?

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but Stephendare, do you still have this photo? Could you re post it please?

[thelakelander]

Here's a few:







History of the Two Spot: http://www.jaxhistory.com/Jacksonville%20Story/Picture%20of%20Two%20Spot%20One.html

[DDC]

Thanks