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Title: Made at the Armory: A look inside
Post by: thelakelander on March 24, 2021, 10:38:51 AM
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A look inside Jacksonville's historic Duval County Armory. Abandoned for years, the building will soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use arts hub and food hall.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/made-at-the-armory-a-look-inside/
Title: Re: Made at the Armory: A look inside
Post by: Ken_FSU on March 24, 2021, 06:54:31 PM
Awesome article.

Great photos and great history.

What a beautiful building.

So the food hall would be where the wooden floor/basketball courts are currently?
Title: Re: Made at the Armory: A look inside
Post by: thelakelander on March 25, 2021, 07:07:12 AM
The food hall component would be an indoor/outdoor space between the courts and Hogans Creek. That way hood systems can be installed in a way that won't visually impact the gym or the building's architectural features. That area will be a communal space where special events can still be held.
Title: Re: Made at the Armory: A look inside
Post by: Downtown Osprey on March 25, 2021, 11:56:18 AM
What an incredible building! Did not realize all the rich music history tied to this building. Curious if they're any photo's available from some of these concerts?

Also, apologies if I missed that in the article but are there plans to host any music here? Or at least tell the history of the past?
Title: Re: Made at the Armory: A look inside
Post by: edjax on March 25, 2021, 06:09:32 PM
Fond memories. Sorta.  When I first moved to Jax in 1985 there was a corporate volleyball league that played the games there in the gymnasium. My first game there I broke my ankle and ended up having three surgeries...but definitely was a cool place.