A look back at Oakland: The origins of Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside

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Rare photographs from the early 20th century offer a glimpse into Oakland, the oldest neighborhood in Jacksonville's Historic Eastside. Established in 1869, this historically African American community became home to generations of residents, businesses, churches and institutions that helped shape the city's cultural identity.

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