T-U building for sale

[thelakelander]

^My bad. I meant to say major "Florida" newspaper.

[Westside Guy]

Wouldn't it be cool if the Times Union moved into the old JEA building by the federal courthouse? I know it would take a lot of renovating and money, but it would be a huge win for downtown.

[jaxjaguar]

They don't have enough employees for those buildings. The old Ambassador Hotel could work though. Plenty of surrounding parking for expansion if needed for trucks to load up / park in. It would fill a major dead spot too.

[Westside Guy]

Do you know the address for the Ambassador Hotel? I want to look it up.

[ProjectMaximus]

They stated that their first choice is to remain on the property in a joint venture. Presumably any redevelopment there would entail office space so I guess they want to be part of that. I wouldn't blame them if that's the case.

[jaxjaguar]

Do you know the address for the Ambassador Hotel? I want to look it up.

420 N Julia St
Jacksonville, FL 32202

[mtraininjax]

The old Ambassador Hotel could work though. Plenty of surrounding parking for expansion if needed for trucks to load up / park in. It would fill a major dead spot too.

While we are dreaming, let's tear up the roads downtown and add light rail so we have a way to get around downtown without cars.

[Burnbabyburn]

so much crazy in this thread. a fake civil war fort in the southern state that saw the fewest battles in the war? brilliant.

[menace1069]

so much crazy in this thread. a fake civil war fort in the southern state that saw the fewest battles in the war? brilliant.

Haha! I know, right?

[Kerry]

so much crazy in this thread. a fake civil war fort in the southern state that saw the fewest battles in the war? brilliant.

Do you feel the same way about all the fake animal habitats at the zoo full of non-native species?  Jacksonville's history is what it is.  Learn to embrace and share it.

[Sonic101]

Whatever happens with this site, I think daylighting McCoys Creek should be included. Everything may have to be demolished to make that happen though.

[thelakelander]

McCoys was covered up, long before the FTU came along. The tunnel stretches as far as a block past the Acosta ramps. If you ever go under there at low tide, take note of the old early 20th century archway....

The FTU half



The older half

[menace1069]

so much crazy in this thread. a fake civil war fort in the southern state that saw the fewest battles in the war? brilliant.

Jacksonville's history is what it is.  Learn to embrace and share it.

Tell that to the high schools that are changing their names because of that same history. "Listen, I know the guy that this school was named after was a slave owner and all, but hey, it is what it is so learn to embrace it."

[Kerry]

so much crazy in this thread. a fake civil war fort in the southern state that saw the fewest battles in the war? brilliant.

Jacksonville's history is what it is.  Learn to embrace and share it.

Tell that to the high schools that are changing their names because of that same history. "Listen, I know the guy that this school was named after was a slave owner and all, but hey, it is what it is so learn to embrace it."

Naming something after someone and sharing actual historical events are two different things.

I think Ft. Pitt is a good example of what I invision.  I am sure Pittsburg wouldn't give it up for some housing.

[Steve]

Agreed on the residents-that or a Hotel will drive retail better than anything. If there is a developer willing to build either, thats that ideal.