9 historic Durkeeville photographs

[thelakelander]

Here's a photographic journey into the history of various sites in Jacksonville's Durkeeville neighborhood. Dating back to the late 19th century, Durkeeville was named after Joseph H. Durkee. Durkee was a New York native and former United States military officer. During the early 20th century, the greater Durkeeville community became a segregation-era hub of Black culture, business, and social life in Jacksonville.

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[Charles Hunter]

As always, fascinating.