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When everyone comes together, wonderful things can happen. This event is the result of a lot of hard work by many talented people. The spirit of community is alive and well, right here and now.
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wellsfargo.com © 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. 121840 03/14 Welcome to our neighborhood. You’ve arrived at The 37th Annual Historic Springfield Tour of Homes, and we’re glad you’re here. The Historic District is blessed with unique homes and architecture, plentiful parks, walkable & bike- able streetscapes, and proximity to Downtown amenities. That’s why many people come to visit, but the sense of community is why people stay. In the Springfield Historic District, residents know their neighbors; not just those on their block, but all around our neighborhood. Front porches, community gardens, and cafes serve as gathering places, and regular social events include First Friday parties, foodie events, community improvement projects, children’s programming, and music festivals, just to name a few. A playground for the wealthy and famous at the turn of the century, Springfield fell into disrepair through decades of neglect. Thanks to the urban pioneers in the 1970’s to 1990’s, the Historic Dis- trict survived. And that sense of pride is still strong today, the fruits of which have been recognized in recent years by Southern Living Magazine, This Old House, Good Morning America, Florida Trend Magazine, among others, which have highlighted our community as a diverse, up & coming neigh- borhood. Sincerely,
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Circa 1914, the 4200 sq/ft brick com- mercial building is a classic example of a “corner store” in the early 20th century, when the most common form of transportation was by foot or horse and buggy. The building has had many different uses through the years, including Wildcat Grocery, the tile of which still stands in the doorway today. A 1938 advertisement asked customers to visit “Wildcat Groceries, where prices run wild!”, with prices such as twenty cents for three cans of milk, ten cents for a ten pound bag of potatoes, and a five pound bag of sugar for twenty five cents.
Currently, it’s the shared offices of CDC Development Corporation and Better Homes & Gardens Realty. The building was purchased in 2013, gutted, and the renovation was completed in late 2014. It’s a gorgeous example of a loft-style commercial renovation, which we expect to see more of in the coming years on Main Street.
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Designed and built by C.E. Hilyer circa 1906, the home has un- usual Tudor-style architectural details. Mrs. Jessie Ackerman, a clerk, was its original occupant. In the 1920’s, silent film star Mar- guerite Gilmore, lived there for a time, during Jacksonville’s short reign as a premier movie industry town.
Today, Tim and Anne occupy the home. They moved to the Springfield Historic District from San Marco a year ago after attending several previous home tours, and having “fallen in love” with the neighborhood’s archi- tecture and proximity to Downtown. Annie is a Jacksonville native, and a vice-president with Fidelity Bank. Tim is a fleet/commercial sales account manager with Nimnicht Chevrolet, and has lived in town for over 20 years.
1826 Silver
Built about 1916, it was originally home to O.G. and Lena Cellar. Mr. Cellar worked as an Inspector (of what, we do not know). Much later, in the 1980’s, the home was physically connected to the house next door, 1822 Silver, and was used as “S&S Retirement Home”.
In 2007, Bryan, the manager of software company ACR Systems in Downtown Jacksonville, purchased the property and started to embark on a full renovation. The first floor of the house has been completely renovated, as well as the 2nd floor bathroom and front & back yards. Work will begin on the upstairs bedrooms sometime next year. Bryan’s good friend Shannon lives in the home as well, a designer for America in Bloom, who completed the landscape designs. Bryan says, “We love SPR for our strong community spirit and friendly, fun-loving neighbors.”
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John J. Sherman constructed this home in 1914, with notable features including leaded glass windows, doric columns and rusticated block pediments. Its first residents were Gov Hutchinson and his wife, Beulah. Mr. Hutchinson was original- ly a court reporter who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1920. He became City Solicitor in 1929 and was an early mem- ber of the Jacksonville Rotary Club. The Hutchinson family lived in this house until at least the 1930s.
Today, Jordan and Courtney are brand new residents, having just moved in March of 2015 from a Southside condo. Renovations are still underway, but they hope to have it completely finished by the time their first child is born in late Summer. “We realized very early in our relationship that we shared a love of historic architecture and steered away from cookie cutter suburbs, so when we started house hunting we quickly gravitated toward Springfield. We had several friends who had recently moved into the neighborhood, and the more we visited, the more convinced we became that we were supposed to move here. We love the sense of community.”
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The house was built in 1902 as the residence of Raymond R. Rees, a clerk, and his wife Margaret. The Queen Anne style turret was typical for the time and likely many more buildings in the neighborhood featured turrets. Later, as popu- lar tastes changed, turrets were removed from homes, including this property. The turret likely featured a spire at some point, but the spire was removed and there are no known photographs.
By 1940, the house had been converted into a quadraplex, and occupied by multiple families of brick masons. The house underwent numerous extensions and modifications. In the 1980’s a doctor used the first floor as an office and the corner of the turret, now featuring a large stained glass window, as main entrance to the office. The last significant addition was a half turret on the west side of the house. This turret was reportedly removed from a house demol- ished on Main Street in the 1990’s. It features curved glass windows. All but one of the original windows survived, the reconstructed window is now stained glass.
The house was purchased by Hailing and Johannes in 2013, and is nearing completion of its restoration. Hailing and Johannes moved from Boston, MA to Jacksonville and the Springfield Historic District in 2005. Hailing, an electri- cal engineer by trade, now works as a Realtor and manag- es a number of rental properties in the neighborhood. Jo- hannes is a cyber security researcher and instructor. They currently live on W. 7th Street, and plan to move to this house in June 2015. Hailing and Johannes have restored 4 other houses in the community.
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Built about 1911 by the Brown Re- alty Company, the original address of the home was 1843 Liberty. The first residents were Thomas N. Brown and his wife Marie. The Browns lived in the house until at least 1950; Mr. Brown worked for Edenfield and Brown, a purveyor of hats and shoes.
Amy and Gil, the current owners, moved to the Springfield Historic District with their two dogs, Theo and Fig, in May of 2014 from a Southside townhouse. Amy is a photographer, Gil is a civil engi- neer. Intrigued by the neighbor- hood’s transition, and buoyed on by friends moving to the area, they decided to be part of the transfor- mation as well. Over a year later, they couldn’t be happier with their decision, and are patiently com- pleting renovations on their home. “Springfield is such an amazing community. The sense of fellowship and pride shared amongst Springfielders is unmatched anywhere in Jacksonville,” they offer.
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This home was constructed in 2011 – yes, it’s new house de- signed to fit in with the charac- ter of the neighborhood! It’s a 1400 sq/ft wood frame bunga- low designed in the vernacular Low Country style. The original owners had unfortunate luck, and had to move away shortly after purchasing, in 2012. It sat empty until the fall of 2014, when Tabitha purchased the property as her home, making minimal repairs and cosmetic changes: exterior & interior painting, lighting, and custom shutters. The shutters are en- graved with herons to reflect Tabitha’s love of nature, animals and the herons that nest in the trees of the Springfield Historic Dis- trict every Spring. While you are on the tour, look above, you may see them. 25 E 1st St
This grand structure was built by William B. Bar- nett in 1901, directly after the Great Fire burned most of Jacksonville, including his Downtown residence. Barnett was founder of Barnett Bank, which became the largest commercial bank in Florida (In 1997, Barnett Bank was purchased by NationsBanks, now Bank of America). The home is the most significant example of Colonial Revival architecture in the neighborhood, designed by Leon Beaver, a Knoxville architect. In 1941, the Barnett Family sold the property to the Solomon Lodge to use as a meeting hall.
The Solomon Lodge was founded in 1848, and is one of the oldest Masonic groups in Florida. Moving between at least six properties in Downtown Jacksonville throughout the decades, the Lodge purchased 25 E. 1st Street in 1941 and has used the site continuously since that time. The history of the Solomon Lodge is rich, with the organization lending aide to soldiers in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and disaster relief for the yellow fever epidemic in Pensacola in 1905 and earthquake victims in San Francisco in 1906, among other examples. Locally, the organization has had a hand in building Jacksonville, literally, from Fletcher High School at Jacksonville Beach, to the former City Courthouse, etc. Notable members have included Supreme Court Justice, Senators, Governors, and other highly respected individuals, but perhaps the most famous was Oliver Hardy, of Laurel & Hardy silent film fame. In 1999, the Lodge underwent a huge renovation documented in the Florida Times-Union. The organization continues to meet monthly, carrying out its philanthropic work.
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The Art of Springfield Open both days for the Tour, stop by!
The Art of Springfield exhibit is currently running at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, located at 101 W. 1st Street, in the Springfield Historic District, Now Through June 28th, 2015. Always Free.
The mixed-media display features art inspired by the Historic Springfield community, produced by those who live, work, or play here. Sculpture, paintings, photography, woodwork, visual display artistry, etc are all fea- tured. The inspiration for the exhibit began during a conversation between creative souls who appreciate the uniqueness of the neighborhood, being Jacksonville’s oldest and most diverse community. Open to both professional and amateur artists, submissions were sought not only from residents, but also from those outside the community who could capture the energy and essence of the neighborhood. The Opening Reception was held on the evening of May 2nd, and was a huge success. Local musicians dis- played their talents, while dozens of visitors perused the exhibit. While the Karpeles Manuscript Museum is a perfect venue for this display, it’s also available to rent for par- ties, weddings, concerts and other events. The building was constructed in 1921 by the First Church of Christ Scientist in the Neo Classical Revival style of architecture, not widely used at the time. In 1993 it was sold to Karpeles. Today, Director Richard Minor both calls running the privately funded museum a work of passion. Minor resides in Springfield and is a supporter of the arts around Jacksonville. Special thanks to Leta Lair-Stever, Debra Heuskin-Adloff, Richard Minor and Drew Edward Hunter for curating the exhibit from conception to opening. The museum is open both days of the Tour of Homes, June 6th and 7th until 5:00pm, and is free to guests. For regular hours and more information visit www.rain.org/~karpeles/ Snapshots of Springfield
photo by Edward Bittof
photos by: Debra Heuskin-Adloff Brandie Cash-Ardine Bill Hoff Thank You.
The 37th Annual Historic Springfield Home Tour was a huge endeavor, and we have many to thank for making it possible.
Thanks to Wells Fargo for being a community partner and title sponsor of the Jacksonville tradition.
These local small businesses assisted in selling tickets & are friends of Springfield: Watson Realty, Roberts’ South Bank Pharmacy, Keller Williams Realty, Fans & Stoves Antique Mall, Uptown Kitchen & Bar, San Marco Bookstore, Avonlea Antique & Design Gallery, Sweet Pete’s, Tres Leches Eatery, Three Layers Cafe, & Strata. www.sparcouncil.org