Restoration of music museum seeking final DDRB approval

[thelakelander]

A proposal by the Jacksonville Historical Society to rehabilitate the former Florida Casket Factory into a museum dedicated to local music history continue to move forward. JHS seeks final approval at the Downtown Development Review Board's (DDRB) August 11, 2022 meeting. Here is a look at the project's conceptual plans.

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[Downtown Osprey]

I'm so excited for this project. It's about time our city recognizes it's rich musical history.

[marcuscnelson]

This appears to be happening? The Historical Society held a groundbreaking last week.

[Captain Zissou]

I've read a couple things about the groundbreaking that make me nervous.  First, the fact that they call it a "ceremonial" groundbreaking makes me think that work is not actually commencing in the imminent future.  Second, they still have a pretty large gap between the project budget and the funds raised to date.  I love that there's activity around this, but I'd like to hear definitive completion dates or milestones.  Tedeschi Trucks, Yellowcard, & Quad City DJs kicking off a weekend music festival for the grand opening would be a dream.