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National Park Service giving public an opportunity to comment on potential landmark designation for American Beach
Read full article: National Park Service giving public an opportunity to comment on potential landmark designation for American BeachOn Thursday, the National Park Service announced that it will be opening a 45-day window to allow for public comment on the potential landmark designation of American Beach, a historic Nassau County beach that was once one of the only beaches for Black families in the Jacksonville area.
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Demolition of 80-year-old historic Springfield church sparks preservation debate, ‘once history is gone, it’s gone’
Read full article: Demolition of 80-year-old historic Springfield church sparks preservation debate, ‘once history is gone, it’s gone’The Glorious Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, which stood for more than 80 years in the city’s Springfield neighborhood, was demolished in June after city officials declared the building structurally unsound and too dangerous to remain standing.
Preservation vs. Revitalization: When it comes to buildings, Jacksonville officials say both are crucial
Read full article: Preservation vs. Revitalization: When it comes to buildings, Jacksonville officials say both are crucialDemolition crews are actively working at the old Solomon Auction Building in Jacksonville’s Urban Core after the building collapsed Monday evening. The Solomon Auction Building, while old, is not considered historic; however, its recent destruction raises questions about the criteria for preserving buildings and when it might be time to let go.