<h1>SPRINGFIELD and EASTSIDE</h1>
41. Drew Mansion Restoration
The Bourre Construction Group will be restoring the Drew Mansion back to its original state. Built in 1909 for Dr. Horace Drew, the grandson of the Jacksonville patriarch founded what became stationary printing company H. & W.B. Drew Co., the building was on the Jacksonville Historical Society’s list of most endangered properties. It’s the last of what was an entire block of mansions across the street from Klutho Park, built following the Great Fire of 1901. The restoration is expected to cost $800,000.
For more information: https://www.drewrestorationproject.com
42. Dozier Apartments
Construction is coming to an end on a 14-unit affordable housing apartment complex at 122 West 8th Street. The multi-family infill project is being developed by Operation New Hope.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-sep-infill-apartment-project-coming-to-springfield
43. 1101 North Main Street
Plans are in the works to transform the vacant structure into a venue that will incorporate food, drinks and entertainment. As a part of the process, fashion designer and Jacksonville native Alyssa Key, the building’s owner has obtained a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-16-913) to add a mural, canopies, window alternation and replacement, storefront addition and exterior door replacement to the building.
For more information: https://www.moderncities.com/article/2016-nov-project-to-give-springfields-1st-main-a-makeover
44. Crispy’s - 1735 North Main Street
Although exterior work has not started, owner John Crispens continues to progress on the interior conversion of 1735 N. Main St. into an Italian-themed restaurant and bar, art gallery and dry cleaning service. Originally, the Akra Bros. department store, the 5,850-square-foot space will feature a 150-seat restaurant that will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=546734
45. Woolworth’s Building
Petra Managment is in the process of restoring the former Woolworth’s Building on Main Street, between 7th and 8th Streets. Plans call for creating six retail bays on the ground floor and residential units upstairs.
46. Jacksonville School of the Arts
The transformation of multiple structures in the Springfield Warehouse District into an arts district anchored by the Jacksonville School of the Arts continues. Located at the intersection of 14th and Market Streets, the Cristy Frazier project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2017.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2016/06/longtime-nightclub-entrepreneur-set-to-launch-arts.html?ana=fbk
47. The Cookbook Restaurant
Springfield resident Brandon Byers plans to open The Cookbook Restaurant at 1827 N. Pearl St. A recent Times-Union article states the restaurant will offer everything from burgers and fries to American soul food including shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles. Interior improvements being made to the space include a dining room, lounge area and bar as well as a small stage for live entertainment.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/town/2017-01-18/springfield-resident-bringing-new-eatery-neighborhood or https://www.facebook.com/TheCookbookRestaurant/
48. Pediatric Associates
Pediatric Associates will be opening a new medical office at 1714 North Main Street.
49. Main Street Hogans Creek Bridge
The FDOT is in the process of replacing a deteriorated box culvert on Main Street over Hogans Creek.
For more information: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/main-street-at-hogan-creek-blocked-due-to-fdot-maintenance-issue
50. C.B. Dailey Villas (Eastside)
Construction continues on a 24-unit apartment building near the intersection of A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and 1st Street. The 3-story structure is being developed by Wealth Watchers, Inc., a Jacksonville-based non-profit.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-12-15/story/new-apartments-east-jacksonville-will-be-named-honor-civil-rights-leader
51. Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy intends to open at 1801 N. Main Street. The 1,452 specialty pharmacy at 8th & Main will offer disease management consultation and medical and clinical adherence; lead the industry in dispensing generic prescriptions to provide savings; and work with improving medicine adherence, especially with patients who have complex, high-cost regimens. It will also include a community room for private one-on-one meetings with patients and classes for staff development.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=548270
52. The Block Skate Supply
The Block Skate Supply will be moving from Park Street in Brooklyn to 1717 North Main Street soon. The Block Skate Supply is a skate shop servicing the metro Jacksonville area, with roots in skateboarding.
For more information: https://www.theblockskatesupply.com/
53. Springfield Restorations and New Construction
Every week, it appears that more restoration and residential infill projects are getting underway in Springfield.
