Historic LaVilla in color

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Designated in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, June is recognized as African American Music Appreciation Month. To celebrate the African American musical influences and events that are locally tied to Jacksonville, The Jaxson shares historic color images of LaVilla. Also known by many as Uptown, LaVilla was winter headquarters of what eventually became known as the Chitlin Circuit.

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