Jacksonville Walk of Fame

[Jason]

Here is a whole list of notable people from Jacksonville

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Jacksonville,_Florida

[Wacca Pilatka]

We could fill a Walk of Fame with sports figures alone, including NFL Hall of Famers Bob Hayes and Harold Carmichael.

Norman Thagard, in space suit, would make for a good statue too.

[Wacca Pilatka]

That is a great listing that starts that thread, Stephen.  An earlier version of that summary, minus the photos, was one of the first things I read on this site.

Every time I read it, I'm particularly struck by the idea of Genovar's Hall as a preserved venue honoring Ray Charles and the other great performers of Ashley & Jefferson with statues and memorabilia.

Have there been any updates on the status of Genovar's lately?

[Wacca Pilatka]

That middle one of the three is my favorite.

Bill Pickett definitely ought to be a part of this display; can't believe I forgot him. 

Incidentally, has anyone else read "The First Hollywood"?  Sad how the Norman Studios group has had no luck in getting a star to back the property--they thought Bill Cosby was a good possibility since they knew he was aware of the Pickett films.

[blizz01]

Isn't this - or something like it already happening/planned @ the Florida Theatre?

I knew I'd remembered something about this - it just isn't quite in the capacity in which this thread has described:

Florida Theatre getting facelift  09/02/2009

The sidewalk on the south side of Forsyth Street in front of the Florida Theatre is closed due to a major renovation project. In addition to restoring the 85-year-old marble on the front of the building, the sidewalk is also being replaced. It will soon become a Hollywood-style “Walk of Fame” complete with stars recognizing supporters of the theater over the years. The $200,000 project will be unveiled at a special ceremony Sept. 21 just before Smokey Robinson goes on stage at 8 p.m.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=528956

[copperfiend]

$200,000 to recognize supports of the theater? While this is nice I would prefer something that recognizes artists from Jacksonville.

[904Scars]

$200,000 to recognize supports of the theater? While this is nice I would prefer something that recognizes artists from Jacksonville.

I totally agree.