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A blury image of a West Adams Street hotel in the middle of what was once LaVilla’s early 20th century Chinese community. Largely situated one block north of the red light district, the neighborhood’s early Chinese community dominated the city’s commercial laundry industry prior to the Great Depression. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.
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The intersection of West Duval Street and Myrtle Avenue in LaVilla in 1928. Courtesy of the George W. Simons, Jr. Planning Collection at UNF Digital Commons.
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West Forsyth Street near Jefferson Street in LaVilla’s Railroad Row in 1928. Courtesy of the George W. Simons, Jr. Planning Collection at UNF Digital Commons.
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West Forsyth Street in LaVilla’s Railroad Row in 1928. Courtesy of the George W. Simons, Jr. Planning Collection at UNF Digital Commons.
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The intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Dennis Street, looking toward the Myrtle Avenue Subway, in 1928. Courtesy of the George W. Simons, Jr. Planning Collection at UNF Digital Commons.
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The Knights of Pythias Hall on West Ashley Street. A major live performance venue, entertainers who performed here include Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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A mixed-use building, the Knights of Pythias Hall included several floors of apartment units. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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The Intersection of West Forsyth and Jefferson streets. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida. In recent years, the Pruitt Tire Company building has been expanded and renovated into an office building.
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The Horne-Wilson, Inc. at the intersection of West Forsyth and Madison streets. Today, the warehouse is occupied by the Sally Corporation. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.
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The Atlantic and East Coast Terminal Railroad’s offices and freight depot in LaVilla’s Railroad Row district. This image was taken at the intersection of West Forsyth and Jefferson streets. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.