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Unidentified model atop a 1950’s vintage Pontiac at what looks like a car show. I can’t figure out the location but I’m sure someone out there will recognize the distinctive tile work on the stairway. Let me know if you figure it out. (Update) Thank you to the Vintage Jacksonville fans who were quick to […]
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Located at the intersection of Main and East Forsyth Streets the 17 story Lynch Building was built to house office and retail space in 1926. It was the second tallest building in Jacksonville when it was completed. It has since been converted to apartments and renamed 11-East for it’s address at 11 East Forsyth Street.
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Women’s wrestling from the late 1940’s or early 1950’s inside the arena at Main and Beaver Streets that promoter Jimmy Murdock used for a variety of events before moving into the Jacksonville Coliseum. The young lady doing the throwing can also be found in this previously posted portrait by photographer Loyd Sandgren.
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Looking straight down on the Eastern side of downtown Jacksonville with Main Street being the top street running from one side of the frame to the other and Duval Street dividing the frame in half top to bottom. I’m guessing this is from the mid 1950’s although I can’t really see the cars to give […]
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Anyone want to take a guess as to the current cumulative value of the cars in this photo? This lineup of late 50’s-early 60’s Porsche offerings was photographed at the Brumos dealership located at 1444 North Main Street in the early 1960’s. In the building’s window the Volkswagen logo is identified with Brundage Motors Inc. […]
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“Here is the famous McLanahan Amoco Service Station on the corner of Beaver and Main Streets. At that time (in the 50’s) US 17, US 1 and 90 crossed that section. They sold 50,000 gallons of gas a month there. It was open 24 hours a day and gave great service.” LS The painted window […]
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