The juke joints of rural Northwest Jacksonville

Started by thelakelander, June 25, 2020, 08:04:21 AM

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In honor of African-American Music Appreciation Month, The Jaxson takes a look at the legacy of early 20th century nightclubs, bars and juke joints of Northwest Jacksonville.

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Charles Hunter

Fascinating history. I knew someone who taught at Carter G. Woodson, on Avenue B, back in the late '70s and early '80s - right in the heart of all these places! Faculty was advised to stay away from the Silver Star.

Wacca Pilatka

It's great to have photos to go with the names of these places.  Thanks for compiling this.
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