Tucked along the west bank of the St. Johns River, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, the neighborhood of Fairfield holds a history far richer than its modest footprint suggests. Once a thriving hub of entertainment, innovation, and ambition, Fairfield played a formative role in Jacksonville’s early growth. Over time, however, waves of industrialization and large-scale infrastructure projects reshaped the area, leaving behind a layered legacy that mirrors the broader story of urban development in Northeast Florida. Read More
On January 13, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will use art and memory to tackle one of Jacksonville’s lesser-known stories: how water, development, and displacement have shaped the city’s neighborhoods. Read More
Located six miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville, Sans Souci is a mid-century community with an interesting story. Suited along Dean Road, just west of University Boulevard and south of Beach Boulevard, here are six fascinating historical facts about Sans Souci that you might not know. Read More
