Old Ortega Historic District

[thelakelander]

I've taken images in MODIS before.  You just snap when the guards aren't looking.

[Wacca Pilatka]

I've taken images in MODIS before.  You just snap when the guards aren't looking.

I was wondering how you got all those good pictures of the inside of Modis for the Independent Square article...I figured photos were permitted that day since a Historial Society exhibit table is in place in one of them.

[Timkin]

One of the homes pictured in this was my Grandparent's Home at the Corner of Arapahoe / Angelo  in Ortega.  Thank you for getting this picture included in the presentation. When my Grandmother passed in 1999, the House was literally falling apart.  I sought out a buyer for it, and my Mother nearly gave it away, so that it would be restored.  They did a wonderful job with the home.  Looking at it now brings tears, as it was my childhood playground..but I am so glad it was saved, and I know my Grandparents and my Mom would be extremely proud that it was presented in the Ortega Neighborhoods showcase of homes.  Thank you so much !!!

When my Grandparents bought the house in 1941, I believe my Grandmother stated they paid $6k for it.  It has significantly gone up in value now.  Again thanks for including it !!!

[Spence]

Lakelander, Ocklawaha, when was the community shuttle service discontinued?
It sure made taking the children about more fun.
I am only in town for a few weeks sporadically throughout two seasons.
Perhaps I am wrong and the shuttle IS still running and the route has changed?
Thanks in advance for any info.

[exnewsman]

Lakelander, Ocklawaha, when was the community shuttle service discontinued?
It sure made taking the children about more fun.
I am only in town for a few weeks sporadically throughout two seasons.
Perhaps I am wrong and the shuttle IS still running and the route has changed?
Thanks in advance for any info.

Ortega Community Shuttle runs 6 days week. Here's a schedule pulled from the JTA website.

http://www.jtafla.com/Schedules/12.05.11/OrtegaCS.pdf

[cellmaker]

I wonder who makes these decisions about changing the names of things.  McGirt's Creek is still called McGirt's Creek by everybody in Ortega/Ortega Forest, as far as I know, and it extends way south, to the swampy bits of Orange Park, and beyond.  The Ortega River was the part north and east, at the confluence of the Cedar River and the Creek, and passing under the Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge (aka New Ortega Bridge) and Old Ortega Bridge.  I've never heard anyone call the latter the Grand Avenue Bridge.

[GatorShane]

People really don't give Jacksonville enough credit for having so many cool neighborhoods like this.

[BoldBoyOfTheSouth]

We have friends over there with a beautiful home right on the water.

People there seem to be very low key and down to earth.

They don't seem to like to show off, they leave that to beaches people and perhaps San Marco people.

[BoldBoyOfTheSouth]

The bridge connecting Ortega has the finest panoramic view of downtown Jacksonville.

It's beautiful during the day and breathtaking at night where downturn buildings shimmer like jewels across the water.

[BoldBoyOfTheSouth]

Equality Florida will have their 2014 gala at the Florida Yacht Club !  Can't wait.

[IrvAdams]

The bridge connecting Ortega has the finest panoramic view of downtown Jacksonville.

It's beautiful during the day and breathtaking at night where downturn buildings shimmer like jewels across the water.

You're right; due to the way the river curves, this just happens to be the most panoramic view in town. It's awesome. I've always enjoyed it.

[Overstreet]

I forgot about insides of buildings...

I've learned that the Bank of America and Modis buildings do not allow photos of the interior unless you are part of a special event such as a book fair.  But in the St. James I asked a security guard and got no objection to my taking pictures.

I'll be in Birmingham in a few weeks, so I'll be on guard for anti-photographer security people.

I suspect the following likely happened. The Google Earth car came by taking street shots.