The pending rebirth of Jax's Barnett Bank Building

Started by Metro Jacksonville, May 25, 2017, 05:55:01 AM

Wacca Pilatka

^ Early in the process, I'm sure the developer said this would be restored.  I hope that's still the plan, too.
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Ken_FSU

Chase is putting signage on top of the building, though I don't think their signage is going to be on former clock face.

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/chase-bank-seeking-exception-for-two-signs-atop-the-barnett

Ken_FSU

Came into the office for a bit this morning.

Chase signage is now up.

Clock face appears to be gone, but the signage looks really nice, especially on the street-level.

Southeast just knocked this one out of the park.









marcuscnelson

Happened to come into downtown for once.

Looks alright from a distance.

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jaxlongtimer

Are they leaving the remnants of the Barnett Bank sign up?  Going to restore some or all of it?

I always looked to the clock and temperature sign in the old days when crossing the Main Street Bridge.  The American Heritage Life building (now 11 East) also had a roof top sign that displayed moving ribbons of colors (I recall they were red, white and blue given the company name) indicating the weather forecast for the day.

thelakelander

Nice work! I really wish they could get moving on the Trio.
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heights unknown

I would get rid of the "national bank" and leave Barnett up there, or just move it all altogether.
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