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Title: Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930
Post by: thelakelander on June 24, 2026, 11:26:29 AM
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Today, the Jaxson takes a look into the working waterfront history of Jacksonville's urban core. Produced by the Jacksonville Port Bureau and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, this collection of historic photographs capture the maritime and industrial character of the city's riverfront in 1930.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/jacksonville-s-working-waterfront-in-1930/
Title: Re: Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930
Post by: jcjohnpaint on June 25, 2026, 09:40:57 AM
Amazing Article.
Title: Re: Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930
Post by: thelakelander on June 25, 2026, 12:38:56 PM
Thanks! Its pretty interesting to see how much the downtown riverfront has changed over the last century.
Title: Re: Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930
Post by: Jason on June 25, 2026, 05:30:44 PM
Damn Ennis!  Great article!

I've seen many of the images in other photo collections but your commentary really brings the history back to life.  We can only hope that we one day have a downtown district that is as lively and productive as is was back then.
Title: Re: Jacksonville’s working waterfront in 1930
Post by: jcjohnpaint on June 26, 2026, 07:49:11 AM
The Municipal Lights Plant blew me away. Just visited the restored one in London.