6 buildings Jacksonville should have saved

[thelakelander]

It can be argued that Jacksonville is a city that has lost much of its historical identity over the years. Here are six downtown buildings that should have never been allowed to be demolished. Take a look and let us know if you agree or if there are others you would suggest.

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[Jax_Developer]

One thing to demolish a prominent building, it's another to replace it with a parking garage! Lol... Also, hat has to be one of the most unique post offices ever built.

[Mike D]

I would add the Seminole, Mayflower and Floridan hotels to the list.  Even the Robert Meyer, which was not nearly as old as the others.  Of the group, the Seminole was probably the most significant architecturally, but the whole group of hotels downtown including the George Washington defined the Jacksonville skyline for many years, especially at night when their huge rooftop neon signs cast a glow across the St. Johns river.  It's sad they are all gone.  Unfortunately, as you point out, it's a Jacksonville tradition to bulldoze our history for no good reason.