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Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission is located in Florida
Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission
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Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission is located in the United States
Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission
Location in the United States
Location Jacksonville, Florida
MPS Historic Buildings of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
NRHP reference No. 64500102

The Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission is a special collection of important old buildings in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. These buildings are officially recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes eleven different buildings that were added between 1992 and 2007. They are considered important parts of Jacksonville's history and architecture.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places that are worth saving. It is managed by the National Park Service. When a building or place is added to this list, it means it is special. This can be because of its history, its unique design, or important events that happened there. Being on the list helps protect these places. It also teaches people about their past.

Why are these buildings important?

The buildings in the Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission are important for several reasons. They show different styles of architecture from the past. They also represent key moments and developments in Jacksonville's history. By recognizing these buildings, we help preserve the city's heritage. This allows future generations to learn from and appreciate them.

A Look at the Historic Buildings

The eleven buildings on this list are all located in the heart of Jacksonville. Each one has its own story and unique features. They include former offices, churches, and hotels. Together, they paint a picture of how Downtown Jacksonville grew and changed over time.

Resource Name Also known as Address City/County Added
Buckman and Ulmer Building 29-33 West Monroe Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
Church of the Immaculate Conception 121 East Duval Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
Groover-Stewart Drug Company Building McKesson-Robbins Drug Company Building 25 North Market Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
Mount Zion AME Church 201 East Beaver Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
Plaza Hotel 353 East Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
South Atlantic Investment Corporation Building 35-39 West Monroe Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 30, 1992
Atlantic National Bank Annex 118 West Adams Street Jacksonville, Duval County November 7, 1997
Elks Club Building 201-213 North Laura Street Jacksonville, Duval County March 9, 2000
Lynch Building American Heritage Life Building 11 Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Duval County December 23, 2003
W. A. Knight Building Peninsular Building or Greenleaf & Crosby Annex 113 West Adams Street Jacksonville, Duval County March 15, 2005
Hutchinson-Suddath Building 315-319 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Duval County October 3, 2007
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