A Story of Forgotten Jacksonville Coming Soon

[Timkin]

Hey that photo looks familiar...smells like a teaser to me!

IT DOES!   Tease away!!!   

[mtraininjax]

I did not want to lead anyone to think I was trying to pick a fight.

Really? 

[nomeus]

Really? 

"What would the world be, if everyone thought of everyone else as brothers and sisters?"

[thelakelander]

Some scans collected during continued research for the book....


Jax Beer letterhead during Prohibition.


Jax Beer letterhead during the 1940s.


Lobby of the Barnett Bank Building.

[fsujax]

look at the lobby pic. How awesome. If only it could one day be opened back up to its original grandeur!

[fieldafm]

I'm sure you have seen them already, but the library has some pictures from Lloyd Sandgren's collection of the old Barnett Building.

@FSU.  The lobby used to have a grip of brass, brass was everywhere.  It was really a grandiose building in it's time.


That 1940's Jax Beer letterhead is really cool.

[Timkin]

If all of these places could be restored to their Grand beginnings.. we would have some REAL destinations in our downtown

[fsujax]

I have been inside the old Barnett lobby. It does still have a lot of the brass, unless of course it has all been removed.

[Postcardbuff]

I am looking forward to this book if it hasn't already hit the presses.  My suggestion for a name is "Jacksonville--Our Formative Foundations".

[thelakelander]

Hi Postcardbuff, it has already hit the presses.  The final name ended up being "Reclaiming Jacksonville."  You can order a copy online by clicking here:

http://metrojacksonville.storenvy.com/

[Riverrat]

I'm not sure if this would be considered "off topic" or not...but considering this is about forgotten landmarks, it begged the question, for me, if metrojacksonville.com has ever done or considered a write up on forgotten/dead projects...a "what might of been" piece. It could be really interesting with the right photos/renderings etc. Just a thought. Keep up the great work! 

[Adam W]

Hi Postcardbuff, it has already hit the presses.  The final name ended up being "Reclaiming Jacksonville."  You can order a copy online by clicking here:

http://metrojacksonville.storenvy.com/

Is it available in any local stores?

[fieldafm]

Chamblins, Cowford Traders and San Marco Bookstore have it for sure (just saw it in all three in the last week).

I believe Borders at the Town Center and Book Nook in Lakewood have it for sale as well. 

[tufsu1]

^ barnes & Noble at SJTC did have it...and probably still do

[Adam W]

^Thanks guys. After my post, I saw it on Amazon, but I'd rather get it from an actual shop, if possible. Might have the in-laws pick me up a copy.

I looked for it when I was in Jax in May, but didn't see it anywhere - not sure it was out yet. I really look forward to getting my mitts on one!