Neighborhoods: Commonwealth
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Commonwealth is home to Jacksonville's densest collection of heavy industrial, manufacturing and distribution operations. Join Metro Jacksonville as we explore this Westside neighborhood and learn about many of the companies that call it home.
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Winn Dixie Headquarters would look great downtown. :P
Florida Wire and Cable. My dad used to work there. I remember waiting in the parking lot with my mom and sister for him to get off. It was a 24-7 operation back in the day.
I work for Eastern Wire Products in the buiding next door to Sysco, you should have stopped by on a weekday, and I would have given you a tour. We are still manufacturing strong after 30 years.
My family has had a business in this area for almost 50 years - Quality Hardware and Specialty Company at Ellis and Doolittle. As rough and tumble as this area is, it has always held a certain charm to me. Thanks for the photo tour!
I work in this neighborhood. Always reminded me of Cleveland with all the manufacturing. I remember trying to take the bus to work once. The bus stop was a patch of grass with a sign, so I walked farther down to Beaver where at least there was a bench for my patch of dirt and a sign. Then the bus ended up just driving past while I was I sitting, so I ended walking home that day instead of waiting another hour for the bus to come. Never rode it since.