Urban Neighborhoods: Fairfield
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Located beneath the Matthews Bridge lies one of urban Jacksonville's oldest communities: Fairfield
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What is the school being used for?
Who uses the basin under the Matthews Bridge?
The Fairfield area is another potential Springfield. I little investment... TLC... and Voila!
I think the old Fairfield school is being used as a correctional institute. Or at least it was a couple of years ago.
Definitely another diamond in the rough neighborhood with Springfield-like potential. Never thought I'd say this, but I curse the day chain-link fence was invented.
The school is being used as a head start facility.
What about Wild Bill's.
I really enjoy these neighborhood posts, finding out the history and background of parts of Jax that I know nothing about, thanks!
Quote from: thelakelander on March 13, 2009, 08:57:22 AM
The school is being used as a head start facility.
Oh, thanks. I was misinformed.
I have to agree with James. As a recent arrival in Jax, learning about the city's history is interesting and important to me. I especially love the old photos! Your journalism is short enough for a quick read and you include many pictures from the past as well as today. Keep up the good work!
What is the red church building with the tri-color steeple?
Livingston Mission Methodist Episcopal Church:
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