The malling of Deerwood
The Jaxson takes a look at the rise, repositioning and survival of Deerwood Village Mall, one of the Southside's oldest shopping malls.
Present day photographs of Deerwood Village Mall
Deerwood Village Mall’s fifty-year-old Publix is the chain’s oldest surviving location in Jacksonville. The store will close on October 5th to prepare for its demolition.
Original terrazzo flooring inside the Deerwood Village Mall Publix. This store will soon be replaced by a larger, modern Publix.
A directory illustrating the layout of Deerwood Village Mall.
Inside of Tea of Jax Indian Grocery.
A lunch time meal at Mandaloun Mediterranean Cuisine.
The Coffee Grinder is a popular Baymeadows meeting spot.
The Old Baymeadows Road central entrance to Deerwood Village Mall.
The central promenade at Deerwood Village Mall.
Deerwood Village Mall is located at 9964 Old Baymeadows Road.
Editorial by Ennis Davis, AICP. Present day photographs taken by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com