The Riverside Brewing District: Then and Now

Metro Jacksonville · October 27, 2011, 03:35:22 AM

The Riverside Brewing District: Then and Now

What is now becoming an area known for its local brewing production and the arts had its industrial beginnings supported by the dairy, beverage and lumber industries: The Riverside Brewing District.

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ricker · October 27, 2011, 04:01:21 AM

I do love the little guy at the top of that Peninsular sign!
(especially at night)

So much wonderful history!

I wonder what could happen with the parcel at James and Florence streets? ?

ricker · October 27, 2011, 04:16:57 AM

Sorry to overpost_perhaps this would be a fine place to credit Ben Davis of Intuition Ale for aiding our neighborhood watch efforts by lighting his space so extremely well.
WE THANK YOU, Sir!!

The presence of the breweries and CoRK continue to effect positive change and grow the appeal of the entire area.
Truly awesome.

fsujax · October 28, 2011, 10:03:34 AM

nice photo thread. My grandparents lived on Ernest St, right off King St for almost 30 years before selling their house a few years back. That area I used to see everyday. Glad to see it being used, now if we could just get a commuter rail station there!

Tacachale · October 28, 2011, 10:16:07 AM

Such a cool article. Always count on Ennis to get those awesome photos of places you'd never really thought about!

RiversideLoki · October 28, 2011, 10:56:03 AM

Just Brew It has been extremely helpful in my transition from just drinking anyone's beer to making my own. Definitely a nice bunch of guys, great selection of products, helpful and full of great advice! Their hours are awesome for us weekend brewers, too!

ProjectMaximus · October 28, 2011, 12:11:01 PM

awesome. Had not heard about CoRK either. That's gonna be great.

dougskiles · October 28, 2011, 01:14:58 PM

Quote from: fsujax on October 28, 2011, 10:03:34 AM
... now if we could just get a commuter rail station there!

Hang out at the tap room and take the train home. No worries. Who could be against that?

TheGeo35 · October 28, 2011, 01:46:29 PM

Back in the early 80's, possibly 1981 or 1982, I went on a Arlington Heights Elem. fieldtrip to the Flav-o-Rich dairy. I remember us being given ice cream sandwiches and eating them around the front of the dairy....

jerry cornwell · October 30, 2011, 11:12:45 PM

Quote from: Tacachale on October 28, 2011, 10:16:07 AM
Such a cool article. Always count on Ennis to get those awesome photos of places you'd never really thought about!

Yes, Ennis is a treasure we are so fortunate to have.
The second phase of CoRK is scheduled to open the first of December with 27 new studios . We have tenative plans for an open studio weekend shortly thereafter. There are plans to have ongoing exhibitions in the public space throughout the year.

Tacachale · October 31, 2011, 08:59:19 AM

Quote from: jerry cornwell on October 30, 2011, 11:12:45 PM
Quote from: Tacachale on October 28, 2011, 10:16:07 AM
Such a cool article. Always count on Ennis to get those awesome photos of places you'd never really thought about!
Yes, Ennis is a treasure we are so fortunate to have.
The second phase of CoRK is scheduled to open the first of December with 27 new studios . We have tenative plans for an open studio weekend shortly thereafter. There are plans to have ongoing exhibitions in the public space throughout the year.

Very cool. Any news about the live music venue?

jerry cornwell · October 31, 2011, 03:25:38 PM

I saw the people of Underbelly at an open studio event in September. They are taking their time to make the best choice for
the new locale of Underbelly. They had a lot of great possibilities (one of which is CoRK) but its the smartest idea to take ones
time to make the right decision.