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Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources : Report of Historic Preservation Council Jacksonville Area Planning Board (Fla.) Historical Preservation Council University of North Florida UNF Digital Commons George W. Simons, Jr. Publications and Printed City and Regional Planning—Florida Materials 10-1969 Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources : Report of Historic Preservation Council Jacksonville Area Planning Board (Fla.) Historical Preservation Council Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/simonsflorida Recommended Citation Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources : Report of Historic Preservation Council. 1969. George W. Simons, Jr. Planning Collection. University of North Florida, Thomas G. Carpenter Library Special Collections and Archives. UNF Digital Commons, https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/simonsflorida/28/ This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the George W. Simons, Jr. Publications and Printed Materials at UNF Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in City and Regional Planning—Florida by an authorized administrator of UNF Digital Commons. For more information, please contact Digital Projects. © 10-1969 All Rights Reserved PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES Jacksonville, Florida ABSTRACT Title: PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Author: Historic Preservation Council, a Committee of the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board; historical text by Dena Snodgrass Date: October, 1969 Planning Agency: Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board Source of Copies: Ciearinghouse for Federai Scientific and Technicai Information, Washington, D.C. HUD Regional Office Library, Region in, 645 Peachtree-Seventh Building, Atlanta, Georgia Urban Planning Depository Library Price Gilbert Memorial Library Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board, 401-402 Courthouse, Jacksonville, Florida HUDProject Number: Florida P-64 Series Number: HP 1-7.69 Number of Pages: 28 Abstract: This report was designed after an examination of Jacksonville today to determine the influence which made the city what it is. The resulting text traces the historical development of the area's economy and the patterns of land use. A people that takes no pride in the accomplishments of The recommendations set forth a program for their remote ancestors will probably produce nothing conservation and preservation and include a worthy of recollection by their remote descendants. suggested organization for carrying out the program. Lord Macaulay PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COUNCIL Historical Text by Dena Snodgrass October, 1969 (Publication HP1-7 .69) The preparation of this report was financed in part through an Urban Planning Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the provisions of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended. Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board 402 Courthouse . Jacksonville, Florida 32202 904-355-4451 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COUNCIL . 4 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL . 5 CHRONOLOGY.................................. 6 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS . 7 I. THE FIRST FLORIDIANS . 9 II. FORTS AND FORTIFICATIONS. 11 III. FROM INDIAN TRAIL TO JET PORT . 12 IV. THE MIGHTY RIVER . 14 V. THE BOUNTY OF THE LAND ................... 15 VI. LUMBER FOR THE SHIPS OF THE WORLD . 17 VII. FOUNDATIONS IN FINANCE . 18 VIII. NEIGHBORS . 20 IX. THE CITY STRUCTURE . 21 APPENDIX A Prototype of Ordinance Creating an Historical and Cultural Conservation Commission . 25 APPENDIX B Buildings of Historic and Architectural Importance . 26 3 FOREWORD In embarking upon a study of historic preservation in this section, the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board believed that the best approach would be through use of a "task force" of knowledgeable persons in the community. It thereupon asked a select group to serve on an Historic Preservation Council and to prepare a report and course of action in historic preservation. The result, in the estimation of the Board, has been an excellent presentation, duly representative of the fine capabilities of the Council members. Both the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board and the community as a whole are indebted to the members of the Council, who served without compensation. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL Mellen C. Greeley, F AlA, Organizing Chairman Harold R. Clark, Attorney, Chairman Herschel E. Shepard, Jr., AlA, Vice Chairman Jean G. Jeffords, Planner, Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board, Secretary Russell B. Hicken, Director, Jacksonville. Art Museum Miss Audrey Broward, Reference Librarian, Jacksonville University Richard A. Martin, Director of Public Relations, City of Jacksonville Robert Broward, AlA Charles E. Pattillo, III, AlA Joseph J. Dodge, Director, Cummer Gallery of Art Russell P. Redman, Jr., Southeastern Regional Manager, Navan, Inc. William N. Galphin, Supervisor of Traffic and Sales, Rayonier, Inc., Fernandina Beach P. D. Shoemaker, President, Jacksonville Landscape Company George W. Simons, Jr., AlP Miss Dena Snodgrass, Director of Economic Research, Florida State Chamber of Commerce 4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COUNCIL A Committee of the Jacksonville Duval Area Planning Board October 1, 1969 Ron. William K. Jackson, Chairman Jacksonville Duval Area Planning Board Jacksonville, Florida Dear Mr. Jackson: The Historic Preservation Council is pleased to present this study of the opportunities for historic preservation in the Jacksonville area for the con­ sideration of the Jacksonville Duval Area Planning Board and the Consolidated Jacksonville City Council. The members of our Council are named on another page, but I should like to call to your attention the special contribution of some of its members. Mellen C. Greeley's outstanding service began as organizing chairman and in­ cluded participation in field trips and able counsel at our meetings. Herschel Shepard contributed to the draft of the report, especially in regard to the buildings listed and architectural information needed. Richard Martin gave valuable assistance in the assembling and arrangement of this report. Miss Dena Snodgrass was at all times our advisor and counsellor on the accuracy of historical details and provided very capable assistance in historical matters to be covered in the report, as well as writing the historical text. But, it was only with the very able direction of Mrs. Jean G. Jeffords, as Secretary, in planning our meetings and giving professional guidance in the preparation of the outline for this study, that this report was possible. This is a small history of man in Northeast Florida, and the marks and monuments he has left on the landscape. It is but a prelude to the actual develop­ ment of a vital historic preservation program. Some recommendations are with­ in the realm of early achievement, others more distant and visionary. If it only stirs the imagination and sets us on a course to preserve our historic heritage, it will have accomplished its purpose. I have enjoyed being a member of the Council. Sincerely, ~((~ Chairman, Historic Preservation Council 5 MILEPOSTS TO WHEN IT HAPPENED 10,000 to 15,000 Mastodons and other extinct animals roamed Florida during 1784-1819 These years cover the second period of Spanish ownership years ago the ice age, and the Indians lived among them. of the Floridas. 3,000 Pottery and the bow and arrow appeared; simple agriculture 1790 Orange Park: Zephaniah Kingsley established his Laurel years ago was developed; mounds were built. Grove plantation here under a Spanish land grant. 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of northeast 1819 East and West Florida became United States soil; the Florida at a point generally believed to be at South Ponte exchange of flags was in 1821. Vedra Beach and was credited with the discovery of 1820-30 Middleburg had its beginnings as a cotton shipping port. Florida, although maps and documents recorded its 1821 July 21 - St. Johns County was formed. location much earlier. 1822 June 15- Jacksonville was founded. 1520 Ayllon and Quexos, Spanish explorers, discovered and August 12- Duval County was formed. named the St. Johns River the River of Currents, because of 1824 December 24 - Nassau County was formed. its swift flow. 1832 February 9 - Jacksonville was incorporated. 1562 Jean Ribault, leader of a band of Frenchmen, landed at the 1835-42 The Second Seminole War. mouth of the St. Johns River and renamed it River of May. 1841 February 1 - Mandarin, on the site of an Indian Village and 1564 Fort Caroline was built by the French at St. Johns Bluff subsequent settlements, was incorporated. under the command of Rene de Laudonniere. • 1845 March 3- Florida became a state, the 27th admitted into 1565 Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine, captured the Union. Fort Caroline and renamed it and the river San Mateo. 1858 December 31 - Clay County was formed. 1567 The first settlement at Fernandina by the Spaniards took 1861 February 8 - Baker County was formed. place about this time. 1861-65 The Civil War. 1702-04 British Governor Moore of South Carolina invaded Florida 1870-80's The Beaches and Green Cove Springs date from this period, and destroyed Indian towns and missions, marking the which was the heyday of tourism in northeast Florida. beginning of the end of the Timucua. 1898 The Spanish American War. 1700-40 The Seminole, or "Separatists," who broke away from the 1917-18 World War I. Lower Creeks in Alabama and Georgia, a_rrived in Florida. 1941-45 \Vorld War H. These were the ancestors of the present Seminole in 1968" October 1 - The governments
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