The stories behind four famous Jax photos

[thelakelander]

Ostrich carts, Ax Handle Saturday, 'that' Consolidation moment, and Hurricane Irma: photography has captured some of the best and worst scenes in Jacksonville history. Today, the Jaxson takes a look at the stories behind four of the city's most famous images.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/the-stories-behind-four-famous-jax-photos/

[vicupstate]

I would say the 5th picture should be the Pulitzer Prize winning 'Kiss of Life' photo of the electrocuted lineman getting resuscitation from his co-worker. 

[Charles Hunter]

I would say the 5th picture should be the Pulitzer Prize winning 'Kiss of Life' photo of the electrocuted lineman getting resuscitation from his co-worker. 

Definitely!

[Gambit80]

I would say the 5th picture should be the Pulitzer Prize winning 'Kiss of Life' photo of the electrocuted lineman getting resuscitation from his co-worker.

Amazing. I had no idea the "Kiss of Life" photo originated in Jacksonville! I have seen it many times, but was never aware of the connection. Thanks for the history lesson today!

[jaxlongtimer]

I would say the 5th picture should be the Pulitzer Prize winning 'Kiss of Life' photo of the electrocuted lineman getting resuscitation from his co-worker.

Amazing. I had no idea the "Kiss of Life" photo originated in Jacksonville! I have seen it many times, but was never aware of the connection. Thanks for the history lesson today!

FYI:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocco_Morabito_(photographer) and https://historydaily.org/story-behind-iconic-kiss-life-photo

[Florida Power And Light]

Ah yes, the Bold New City sign......

The man right there next to the woman...... behind the sign....., where is his right hand???!

More importantly, how many notice the sign in the background.
Julington Creek.

This also tells us the sign press event was oriented to the southern border of the county, rather than facing north.
Miami Envy.