Brooklyn's Riverside Avenue: Before and After

Jacksonville's urban core is home to a number of historic walkable neighborhood commercial districts. Many are a direct result of the city's former electric streetcar network that operated between 1880 and 1936. Due to urban renewal, some are barely recognizable anymore. Today, The Jaxson takes a before and after look at an example undergoing a 21st century makeover: Brooklyn's Riverside Avenue.

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Before: The Delcher Brothers Storage Company in 1947 at the intersection of Riverside and Dora Avenue. (State Archives of Florida)

After: The Delcher Brothers Storage Company site is now a part of the 220 Riverside mixed-use development.

Before: A three car accident on Riverside Avenue, just north of Jackson Street in 1946. (State Archives of Florida)

After: A look at Riverside Avenue just north of Jackson Street today.

Before: The northeast corner of Riverside Avenue and Edison Avenue in 1946. (State Archives of Florida)

After: The northeast corner of Riverside Avenue and Edison Avenue today.

Before: The intersection of Riverside Avenue and Forest Street during the 1970s. (City of Jacksonville)

After: The intersection of Riverside Avenue and Forest Street today.

Before: The Germania Club, designed by Henry John Klutho, was located on Riverside Avenue just north of Jackson Street. (State Archives of Florida)

After: The Germania Club site today.

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Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com