Jacksonville Magazine's HOME, Spring 2019 Issue

FLIP BOOK

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HOMES, GARDENS & STYLISH LIVING IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

—OFF

ICIAL PROGRAM—

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION

SPRING TOUR OF HOMES

SPRING

2019 A SUPPLEMENT TO JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE

@WYaiedl_bb[’s Property Management Leader Since1990.

For almost 30 years, the professionals at FirstService Residential have worked tirelessly to enhance the value of every property in the communities we manage and the lifestyle of every resident in our care.

7i j^[ Dehj^ 7c[h_YWd h[i_Z[dj_Wb fhef[hjo cWdW][c[dj b[WZ[h m_j^ beYWb [nf[hj_i[, we know what it takes to create great communities that residents are proud to call home.

We start by putting the right teams in place – local property experts who deliver genuinely helpful service. Then we back them up with the tools and resources that only the leading property management company can provide. That’s how we make a difference, every day, for great communities like yours.

To see how FirstService Residential can make a difference in your community, contact John Caputo at 904.208.2741 or visit mmm$bit.ly/Jacksonville_Home www.fsresidential.com

Making a Difference. Every Day.

AT YOUR SERVICE 904TIX.COM

TIX SPRING 2019 EDITORIAL PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Joseph White

904TIX.com is Jacksonville Magazine’s source for admission into Northeast Florida’s leading fundraisers and special events. Galas, luncheons, historic home tours, festivals and more are promoted via Jax Mag’s publications, websites and social media. To book your event on 904TIX, call Mandy at (904) 389-3622.

EDITOR Virginia Chamlee EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Emily Bailey PROOFREADER Kathy Weedon INTERNS Amanda Allan, Bailie Staton

CREATIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Compton DESIGNER Heather Kruse

904 PAPER CO.

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Agnes Lopez CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Hall, Residential Photography Solutions, Mark Krancer

SALES DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

Amy Robertson 904 Paper Co. is an online source for greeting cards, artistic prints and historic maps relating to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. View the entire collection by visiting our website and clicking “shop.”

IL LE M A G V

A ZI

JACK

pp

lu

SECRET

b

S

Su

SECRET SUPPER CLUB

er C

ACCOUNTING / OFFICE MANAGER

Wendy Castro EVENT COORDINATOR / 904TIX

Mandy Niesen SPONSOR & PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR

Jacksonville Magazine’s Taste is a bi-annual supplement featuring dining listings and menus from more than 250 restaurants and bars.

CIRCULATION CIRCULATION MANAGER

Mike Romero Jacksonville Magazine’s Bride is a wedding guide published twice annually and is included with the February and August editions of Jacksonville Magazine.

SUBSCRIPTION REQUESTS / INQUIRIES (904) 389-3622 MIKE@JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

MAIL:

A M E LI A I S

2019

CKS

ONVIL

Northeast Florida’s most prestigious culinary competition returns for the eighth year in April. More information and tickets at 904TIX.com.

ABOUT THE COVER: 1875 Montgomery PL., a stop on the 2019 Riverside Avondale Preservation Spring Tour of Homes. Photography by: Mark Krancer

LE

USTINE

JA

1261 King St., Jacksonville, FL 32204 E-MAIL mail@jacksonvillemag.com WEBSITE JacksonvilleMag.com MAIN OFFICE (904) 389-3622 ADVERTISING (904) 389-3622 x306

UG

Join Jax Mag as we journey to the region’s most interesting destinations for exclusive insider tours of historic sites and other must-see attractions such as Crafts & Giraffe’s at ST. ND A White Oak Conservation (May 1). 904TIX.com

HOME | SPRING 2019

Jacksonville Magazine’s Home is a bi-annual supplement (spring and fall) dedicated to highlighting Northeast Florida’s residential spaces, interior design and neighborhoods.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Vanessa Raola

INTERNS MARISSA JACOBSON, ASHLYNE SANDBERG

EXPLORERS CLUB

4

Jessica Lindsay

Reggie Jolly

Every month, Jax Mag partners with a local chef/restaurateur to host a special 50-person meal with a twist. Our April Secret Supper will be at South Kitchen + Spirits April 9. In May, we visit San Marco favorite Town Hall. And in June, we cross the river to Downtown’s MLG. 904tix.com

GREAT CHEFS OF JACKSONVILLE

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

NE ’

SON

• For 35 years, Jacksonville Magazine has covered the people, issues and happenings of Northeast Florida. The magazine is published 12 times annually and reaches more than 140,000 upscale, active and educated readers each month.

YourHealth is Northeast Florida’s Definitive Guide to Medical Care and Wellness. It is distributed each February, May, August and November.

Jacksonville Magazine’s Home, 2019. Volume 18 Issue 1 Published bi-annually. All editorial contents ©2019. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Neither the publisher nor advertisers will be held responsible for any errors found in the magazine. The publisher accepts no liability for the accuracy of statements made by the advertisers.

• Back issues of Jacksonville Magazine, 904, Bride, Home and Taste may be purchased over the phone (904) 389-3622 for $5.95 plus $2 shipping and handling.

• Advertising information for all publications can be obtained by calling (904) 389-3622 or (800) 962-0214.

• Subscription inquiries can be made by calling toll-free (800) 962-0214, or by writing to us at 1261 King St., Jacksonville, FL 32204, or via email: circulation@jacksonvillemag.com.

• To purchase reprints or obtain permission to reproduce articles appearing in any White Publishing Co. publication, call (904) 389-3622.

NEWSLETTERS With more than 16,000 subscribers, Jax Mag’s e-newsletters are your link to the latest happenings across Northeast Florida. The Ticket focuses on concerts, theatre shows and other happenings. The Food Chain is all about restaurant openings, reviews, recipes and more. The Digs is all about home décor— and The Trip is all about regional travel.

• FOLLOW US ONLINE:

INTRODUCTION >>

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

Welcome inter has lost its chill and the azaleas are heralding another beautiful spring in the historic district. On behalf of the residents, business owners, and the Riverside Avondale Preservation Board of Directors, welcome to the 45th Annual Spring Home Tour! The community and business owners are once again opening their doors and hearts to share the beauty of Jacksonville’s historic district with the rest of the world. Riverside Avondale Preservation, a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, along with the Home Tour Committee have put together a tour that promises to be both memorable and educational.

This year’s tour comprises of a twilight party to kick off the Home Tour weekend, 11 houses, and a historic office building. So get your bicycles ready and your tour map in hand and join me and the rest of the region on a trip down memory lane.

W

Kyle Williams Chair, Riverside Avondale Preservation Home Tour

Let’s remember that historic preservation is much more than preserving the façade of an old structure but is as much about preserving the way people lived and the environments in which they lived and the storefronts in which they conducted business. Without remembering the people, places, and essence of a neighborhood you cannot truly savor the spirit that grew Riverside and Avondale into the jewel that it is today.

The Home Tour Committee

We, at RAP know that keeping the historic district vibrant, lucrative, and a destination place helps our city continue to grow and attract the best and brightest in the nation. Just this past year Time Magazine recognized Jacksonville as one of the fastest growing top 25 city’s for millennials and this growth is in part due to the success of the Riverside Avondale Historic District. RAP is proud to partner with Jacksonville and the Urban Core to live up to Jacksonville’s famous moniker of being the “Bold New City of the South.”

Again, thank you for your support by attending the 2019 RAP Home Tour April 27th-28th 2019. Enjoy the homes, patronize the businesses, and get a delicious meal in one of the historic district’s eateries, but most of all take a deep breath and take a step back in time!

10

HOME | SPRING 2019

Special thanks to the volunteers who made the 45th Annual Spring Home Tour possible: Kyle Williams - Chair Doreen Cook Amanda D’Anna Alexandra Gornik Nancy Powell Debi Pyne Phil Stantial Joy Walker Stephanie Welchans

11815 North Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32218 • (904) 751-7555 9230 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 • (904) 726-0666 jacksonvillefurnituremart.com

201 lemon street, neptune beach, fl 32266 kmhdesigninc.com KMH design.....904.247.5408 KMH home.....904.333.2577

Our Aention to the Details Sets Us Apart

BERRY & CO. REAL ESTATE Clare Berry BROKER, GRI, E-PRO

Resourceful... Responsible... Respected FIVE STAR “Best in Client Satisfaction” Award 2005-2019 Jacksonville Business Journal’s TOP 11 REALTORS 904.382.5875 • clare@clareberry.realtor ClareBerryRealEstate.com

Sawgrass Players Club Sawgrass Pointe

South Jacksonville Beach

Ponte Vedra Oceanfront

Sawgrass Island

Marsh Landing

Oceanfront Condo

Berry & Co. Real Estate | The Shoppes of Ponte Vedra | 330 A1A | #200 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.382.5875 | clareberryrealestate.com | email: clare@clareberry.realtor

These Physicians Are Among

THE BEST DOCTORS & PRACTICES In Northeast Florida

These and other physician profiles are posted at JacksonvilleMag.com

Argyle Dental Professionals

Henley & Kelly

Atlantic Eye Institute

Hidden Hills Family Dentistry

Balanced Physician Care

Hodges Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Patrick L. Basile, MD Plastic Surgery & Wellness

Intracoastal Dermatology

Beaches Endodontics Brown Fertility Cancer Specialists of North Florida

Jacksonville Dental Specialists Jacksonville Dermatology Associates, PL Jacksonville Gentle Dentistry

The Carlson Group

Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute/The Hearing Center

Richard C. Caven, DMD

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute

Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Sina Kasraeian, MD, FACS

Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa

Kasraeian Urology L.A. Quinn MD–Southeast Stem Cell

Coastal Cosmetic Center

Larroc Dental

Contemporary Plastic Surgery

Lazzara Orthodontics

Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery

Martinez Dental Solutions

Doctors Lake Family Dental

Meier Plastic Surgery

Michael J. Duffy, MD

Meymand Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

ECCELLA Smiles

Corey Young Park, DMD

endodontics | bartram park

Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery

ENT Specialists of North Florida

Pediatric Associates of Jacksonville

FABEN Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida

First Coast Cardiovascular Institiute

Quality Eye Care

®

Fishman Pediatric Dentistry

Harris L. Rittenberg, DMD

Fleming Island Plastic Surgery

Schneider Eye & Wellness Center

Florida Eye Specialists

James L. Schumacher, DMD

Florida Institute of Reproductive Medicine

Michael A. Sherman, DDS

Florida Plastic Surgery Group

Smart Body Physical Therapy

Florida Retina Institute

Smile Stylist

®

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers of Jacksonville

®

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

William Gielincki Jr., DDS

Southside Dermatology & Laser Cosmetic Center

Gulani Vision Institute

Jackson C. Tan, MD, PhD, PT

Rick K. Harrison, DMD, PA

Terk Oncology

R. David Heekin, MD, FACS

Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park

Personalized Service From Conception To Completion Established in 2008

Custom Homes • Complete Renovations • Additions • Kitchen Remodels Patrick S. Kelly 904.219-4184 | Dustin C. Frick 904.759.6108 4412 Carolyn Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092 | avidconstructioninc.com CGC 1516542

Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Showroom Open to the Public

904.389.6659 4048 Herschel Street Jacksonville, FL 32205 rayware.com

purveyor of Fine Hardware, Lighting and Plumbing Fixtures

ST. AUGUSTINE SUNSET SAIL

ABOARD THE SCHOONER FREEDOM APRIL 14

WHITE OAK CONSERVATION CRAFTS & GIRAFFES MAY 1

JEKYLL ISLAND

HISTORIC TASTE & TOUR JUNE 8

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Be a part of Jacksonville Magazine's Explorers Club as we venture across the region for exclusive group outings featuring delicious eats, cool libations and fun, exploring must-see sites right here in our own backyard.

Join us for a beautiful sunset cruise in St. Augustine, get up close and personal with endangered species at White Oak Conservation, and tour the Gilded Age “cottages” of Jekyll Island.

A limited number of spots are available for each excursion.

And once they're gone, they're gone. Sign up today!

MORE INFO AND TICKETS @ 904TIX.COM

OUR TABLES ARE SET FOR YOU.

E N J OY T H E F L AVO R S O F T H E B L AC K S H E E P R E S TAU R A N T G R O U P

blacksheep5points.com

restaurantorsay.com

bellwetherjax.com

intuitionaleworks.com/food

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION

2019 Home Tour Chair Kyle williams • Photography by mark Krancer

Living in the Riverside Avondale historic district is a dream come true for many people.

Not only are you living in a neighborhood planned for walkability and nearby parks, your home was constructed with details not often found today. And, every historic home has a story to tell. They also become a canvas for owners to create something new out of something classic. Homes on the 45th Riverside Avondale Annual Spring Home Tour are a testament to how owners maintained the history of their home while adding the contemporary living amenities we desire. Welcome to the Riverside Avondale Historic District where you will find historic architecture, vibrant local commercial districts, public spaces and a welcoming community.

SAT. 10AM-5PM & SUN. 12-5PM TICKETS & INFORMATION: RAPHOMETOUR.COM

HOME | SPRING 2019

23

TICKETS, PLEASE Purchase your Home Tour and Twilight Party tickets online at RapHomeTour.com and 904TIX.com or at Riverside Avondale Preservation (2623 Herschel Street). Early bird tickets are available until April 15 at $25 per ticket. Tickets are $30 each after April 15.

HOME TOUR BY BIKE A unique way to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and unique character of the historic district is to Bike Tour led by neighborhood historian, Jean Grimsley. She will share her extensive knowledge of the neighborhood during the roughly three-hour ride, making stops at several of the featured residences, and highlighting significant landmarks along the way. Participation in the ride is free, but a Home Tour ticket is required to enter the residences. The bike tour departs from ZenCog Bicycle Company (883 Stockton Street) on Saturday, April 27 at 10 AM. You can also rent a bike from ZenCog. Supply is limited so reserve your bike as soon as possible by calling them at (904) 619-0496.

TICKET SALES LOCATIONS AVONDALE • Berkshire Hathaway 3627 St. Johns Avenue FIVE POINTS • Riverside Arts Market 715 Riverside Avenue on Saturdays in April RIVERSIDE • Riverside Avondale Preservation 2623 Herschel Street Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 2 PM Saturday, April 27 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday, April 28 11 AM - 3 PM

24

HOME | SPRING 2019

SPONSORS

Selling the Best of Jacksonville…

RIVERFRONT TO OCEANFRONT

2633 SOUTH PONTE VEDRA BLVD.

6676 EPPING FOREST WAY

11038 FORT GEORGE ROAD

Sunshine-Filled Beach Escape

Epping Forest Riverfront

Picturesque Piece of History

5 BR / 3.5 BA / 3,785 sq ft

5 BR / 6 BA / 2 HB / 6,747 sq ft

6 BR / 5.5 BA / 6,204 sq ft

Escape to a world of panoramic ocean views and luxurious comfort. Gorgeous 3-Story oceanfront home with solid concrete construction & NEW Tile Roof.

Open floorplan and large terraces are great for entertaining.

Indescribable elegance offering 100 feet of riverfront. Extraordinary finishes and upgrades. Features include Designer Kitchen, Infinity pool, dock with boatlift. Enjoy the history of Epping and convenience to Jacksonville.

Gorgeous enclave situated on 3 acres.

Completely refurbished and renovated over the years. Enjoy marvelous views of marsh and ocean. Large rooms and high ceilings throughout. This Historic home could be a phenomenal bed and breakfast retreat.

$1,650,000 | MLS #979863

$2,500,000 | MLS #960132

$1,325,000 | MLS #961245

2311 LAUREL ROAD

1336 CHARTER COURT

3013 SUNSET LANDING DRIVE

San Marco History

Queen’s Harbour Waterfront

Elegance & Tranquility

5 BR / 4.5 BA / 5,482 sq ft

4 BR / 5.5 BA / 5,706 sq ft

5 BR / 7 BA / 2 HB / 7,953 sq ft

Own a piece of San Marco’s History.

Original architectural appointments remain. Large corner lot completely fenced. Newly painted interior.

New Updated Kitchen, New Updated Master Bath. New HVAC, plumbing & electrical updates.

Luxury Waterfront Haven! Park your boat on your back door. Large spacious rooms. Gourmet Kitchen.

Movie theatre and separate his and her master bath. Dive in your heated pool, relax and enjoy fabulous water views. $1,350,000 | MLS #983648

Relax and enjoy breathtaking scenery and exotic birdlife from your backdoor. Hop in your boat and take a quick ride to Amelia Island or downtown Jacksonville. As you walk into this custom-built newer home you will be wowed by the spaciousness of each room and extraordinary detail.

$1,000,000 | MLS #984893

AnitaVining.com OFFICE: 904.739.1674 CELL: 904.923.1511 EMAIL: ANITA@ANITAVINING.COM LOCATION: 1983 SAN MARCO BLVD. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 © 2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc. ® Equal Housing Opportunity.

$1,725,000 | MLS #948921

PRESERVING COMMUNITY Established in 1974 orty-five years ago Riverside Avondale Preservation was created to stop the destruction of architectural treasures created near the turn of the last century. The thinking then was that newer was better, that the architecture of the past had little to teach us and even less to value. To stop the destruction residents banned together to create an organization designed to preserve architectural treasures and, in doing so, would save the unique character of an area designed for walking and living close to work and play.

Today, we benefit from a historic district whose thriving local business districts, popular restaurants and convenient public spaces attract those eager to live, work and play near their home.

Riverside Avondale Preservation has also evolved into an organization that, while focused on the

F

26

HOME | SPRING 2019

integrity of our diverse architecture and natural environment, is mindful to support the wide range of attributes contributing to a positive and healthy quality of life.

The organization advocates for and promotes neighborhoods, businesses, arts and culture. It supports initiatives like drainage and flood control, pedestrian and bike-friendly infrastructure and enhancing the neighborhood’s traditional street grid.

Finally, through events like Luminaria and the Annual Spring Home Tour it celebrates the traditions and successes of our neighbors and neighborhood.

Riverside Avondale Preservation also recognize those who make the neighborhood a better place to live: neighbors who help neighbors and people actively preserving, restoring and revitalizing their home and business.

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

Twilight Party THURSDAY, APRIL 25 6:30 PM

BUY TICKETS NOW @ RAPHOMETOUR.COM THIS YEAR’S RIVERSIDE AVONDALE ANNUAL SPRING Home Tour Preview Party sports a new name and evolves into a new celebration of lights and the interesting people who live in our community.

In the past the Preview Party, held the night before the Home Tour, was held at a home on the tour. This year, the Preview Party will be in a home not on the tour. No longer a preview, instead it has turned into a Twilight Party based on one of the most popular homes on last year’s tour. The inspiration was Home Tour committee member Phil Stantial’s residence. For the first time a home was displayed at night to showcase Phil’s illuminated yard.

Additionally, there will be music by Darren Ronan and the scrumptious food provided by Biscottis.

Dr. James P. Delgado and Ann Goodhart recently purchased a Prairie Style home constructed in 1929 on an Avondale street. Dr. Delgado will be our featured speaker during the Twilight Party’s cocktail reception.

Delgado’s career spans nearly five decades of investigating the past and sharing discovery and history with a global audience. Archaeologist, historian, journalist, educator, museum director, television host and government official, he often jokes that his career demonstrates his fundamental inability to keep a job. Delgado’s work fits well with the historic preservation focus of the weekend. His professional journey has kept a focus on the past, especially our seafaring history. Passionately dedicated to exploration, for the past decade he has increasingly focused on deep ocean exploration, new technologies for reaching not only the deep but a worldwide audience

Jim Delgado through the use of robotic vehicles, satellites and the internet to bring the public along with him as he explores the world miles below the surface of the ocean.

Delgado’s television experience spans more than 150 documentaries for ABC, National Geographic, Discovery, History, and many other networks. He was the host for all six seasons of National Geographic International’s The Sea Hunters, which focused on the discovery, examination and stories behind some of history’s most amazing shipwrecks around the world. He currently is the senior series advisor for National Geographic’s international series Drain the Oceans, and a frequent guest on the show.

Delgado currently serves as the Senior Vice President of SEARCH, Inc., the nation’s largest company devoted to archaeology, historic preservation and museum services, working throughout the United States and globally. He remains active in field work, most recently leading search efforts to locate the wreck of Clotilda, the last ship to bring slaves to the United States on the eve of the Civil War. Join us during what promises to be a most interesting social event on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 6:30 PM. Admission is $50 per person. Tickets are limited. Tickets can be purchased at RapHomeTour.com or at Riverside Avondale Preservation (2623 Herschel Street.) A silent auction will cap off the evening’s events.

PRESENTED BY

HOME | SPRING 2019

27

1876 MONTGOMERY PLACE

Revitalized Living FINDING THE SPACE TO TURN OLD TO NEW photos by Mark Krancer / stories by Jean Grimsley aylor and Avery Williams are just the third owners of this substantial brick Colonial Revival home, which was built in 1926. The Colonial Revival style is the single most popular architectural style in the United States, but this home boasts an especially fine facade featuring a dramatic entrance with elaborate iron gate, flanked by a two story-limestone frontispiece, and mature fig vines that cover the brick facade on three sides.The Williams 28

HOME | SPRING 2019

have made extensive renovations to the house; they gutted the kitchen, removed a back hall and rear bath, replaced all electrical, air conditioning and plumbing, and repaired damage caused by water and termites.

They also completely redesigned the yard and driveway.

“We love and appreciate the old houses and variety of architecture in this area,” says Avery, “and we are grateful that this community cares about preservation and wants to preserve our history.”

“When we first came in the house we loved the light the living room gets,” said Avery. “The living room is unchanged as it is now with the wood burning fire place.”

Avery and Taylor also revitalized the historic windows.

HOME | SPRING 2019

29

Avery believes the sunroom was originally a porch. They were able to save the original doors and flooring.

30

HOME | SPRING 2019

The kitchen was completely gutted. The back of the kitchen once contained a staircase to the second floor. It was demolished and in its place a pantry was built.

HOME | SPRING 2019

31

From the dining room the only access to the kitchen was one door in the center of the wall. The kitchen also was decorated with paneling that made the room dark. To improve flow and bring more light into the kitchen the homeowners closed off the center door and added two doors on either side.

32

HOME | SPRING 2019

The bookcases in the library were updated to appear more formal.

“We love the wide foyer and the light it gets,” says Avery.

All the floors in the house were saved except in one bedroom where there was termite damage. Most of the upstairs area was rearranged including the entrance to the children’s bedrooms. Walls were moved to create a new bathroom and closet.

HOME | SPRING 2019

33

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

Neighborhood Homes Welcome Guests April 27-28

3862 ARDEN STREET new job brought Jim Delgado & Ann Goodhart to Avondale from Washington, D.C. They selected this stately home built in 1929 in the Prairie Style, an architectural design popular among large two-story homes in the neighborhood. Its hip roof, dormers, broad boxed eaves, and tapered posts are characteristic of the Prairie Style. Over time the home has been modified to the Mediterranean Revival look it has today. Previous owners extended the sunroom and converted the garage into a guest house. Jim and Ann renovated the kitchen and

A

34

HOME | SPRING 2019

master bathroom. That work led to a surprising discovery: a supporting wall had been eliminated in an earlier renovation requiring extensive structural reconstruction.

The home is located in the Arden subdivision, an area that predates the more widely known Avondale subdivision by seven years. In this neighborhood Jim and Ann said they found “the diversity of historic home styles, the large heritage trees, and the historic character of the shopping areas imparts a sense of small community within a sprawling urban area."

— NEW TO THE MARKET — 4230 Duval Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

"ICONIC" SOUTH JACKSONVILLE BEACH RESIDENCE OCCUPYING THE ENTIRE LOT BETWEEN HIGHLY DESIRABLE DUVAL DR AND PONTE VEDRA BLVD AND SURROUNDING A PRIVATE LAWN AND POOL OASIS, THIS FABULOUS RESIDENCE FEATURES OVER 6000 SF OF FRESH MODERN LIVING SPACE...THE PERFECT SETTING FOR LIVING, PLAYING, LOUNGING AND ENTERTAINING! BEACH ACCESS ACROSS THE STREET.

Please view details, photos and video at

www.4230DuvalDrive.com $2,875,000

DEDICATED SALES LEADER. missydekay.com 904.280.2838 MARKET EXPERT. PROVEN RESULTS. Watson Realty Corp. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

HOME TOUR

1022 BARRS STREET

Art House IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JACKSONVILLE ARTISTS GUILD

The Jacksonville Artists Guild partners with Riverside Avondale Preservation to host The Art House during the Home Tour. The popular Art House will feature 23 local and regional artists. Works will represent a number of mediums. Participating artists will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their work.

his beautiful four-bedroom, four-bath Queen Anne-style home was built in 1904 and features three fireplaces, three bay windows, 12 foot ceilings, original pine floors and millwork. Unfortunately, most of these historic features were obscured when the home was divided into four apartments in the 1970s. Vertical siding was placed over the original combination wood siding and shingle exterior, porches were enclosed, and random entrances were added. The building was in dire need of repair when a previous homeowner embraced the hard work of restoring the house as a singlefamily home. The enclosed two-story front porch was reopened, and a sensitive restoration ensued to rediscover its historic features. In 2010, the home won the Historical Preservation Award Restoration.

T

36

HOME | SPRING 2019

WHITEWAY CORNER Since the 1920’s this sand-colored brick structure has been lighting the way through the heart of the historic district.

Electricity came of age then and was on full display as a series of street lamps were installed on Park and King providing a glow for residents on the way home from work or those able to shop into the night under bright white lights.

This year marks the 50th anniversary when George Martin took ownership of Whiteway Corner. He is marking this special anniversary during Home Tour to provide a look back the workmanship still on display especially on the building’s second floor.

Recently, George rehabilitated the second floor of the building removing coverings hiding historic molding and flooring and painted walls to the same color as when he first managed the new building.

He is also proudly displaying many of the original posters, maps and other historic artifacts from his collection during the Tour.

Many of the unique stores and restaurants will be open not only on Saturday but Sunday also.

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

1252 CHALLEN AVENUE

riginally from Connecticut, Suzanne and Bill Marino were drawn to Avondale because its charming houses, walkable streets, and abundant entertainment opportunities reminded them of home. When they bought this bungalow five years ago not much information was available about the house’s history other than its date of construction: 1922. Although the original hardwoods, beautiful crown molding and trim remain, unsympathetic changes had been made over the years. A ramp had been added off the back, a make-shift laundry room sat in a shed-like structure, and the onceopen front porch had been enclosed. Bill, a retirement investment consultant, and Suzanne, an antiques dealer and interior designer, began a substantial renovation. A 420-square-foot addition was added to the back of the home, as was a third bedroom, and a large, eat-in kitchen was created by breaking through a wall into a small sunroom. The couple was careful to choose a contractor who was open to their requirements. “They worked with my design plans,” says Suzanne, “and the results are amazing. It turned out just the way I had dreamed.”

O

CRAFTSMEN & Small Business Sponsors Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty Emergency Heating and Air HomeCore Builders J. Riley Williams Norville Realty Parde Construction Traditions Realty HOME | SPRING 2019

37

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

1843 CHALLEN AVENUE his brick two-story Colonial Revival-style house was built in 1927 by W.T. Hadlow with plans drawn by O.E. Schoepell. Now it’s home to Maria Tracy, a sales director for a Japanese-based biotech company who moved here for work in 2002. Searching for a neighborhood with a sense of community, she found her way to Avondale. “We saw many homes,” she says, “but this one brought me to tears.” The design wasn’t perfect, though. “It used to drive me crazy that the house was U-shaped and dead ended on either side.” So she created a back hallway, allowing a passage from the renovated kitchen to a cozy dining room, added an extra bathroom upstairs, and added a pool and hot tub while renovating the garage apartment. Maria shares the home with two terrific teenagers and also two French bulldogs, Tide and Ali. She’s thrilled with the improvements to the house: “Although some of the renovations in an old home are daunting, every single upgrade has brought our family so much happiness.

It all worked out perfectly.”

T

Native Park The Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will hold its annual plant sale at Native Park, located at 3312 Park Street, on Saturday, April 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Native and Uncommon Plants nursery and Reflections of Nature Landscape and Design Center will also be represented. The new kiosk should help would-be gardeners become familiar with those natives in the park that might be of service in thier own yard, and there will be Ixia members there to answer questions. A sample native plant, or seeds, will be offered free while supplies last, so attendees may want to plan to visit early.

38

HOME | SPRING 2019

Refined Coastal Elegance 904.466.0096

NESTING PLACE INTERIORS nestingplaceinteriors.com

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

1717 EDGEWOOD AVENUE wners Jack and Liz Bobeck moved to Jacksonville from Atlanta in 2000, but it took them six months before they found their dream home, a two-story stucco. The house was built in 1924 for Mrs. F. P. Hoover, a local artist and classical pianist. Interestingly, the home is reputed to have a ghost that plays the piano, but “we’re still looking for her,” notes Liz. The Mission Style began to appear in Jacksonville in the 1920s.

They were usually stucco with a parapet and, at times, stucco bands as the only decorative treatment. The couple have undertaken extensive renovations over the years including to the kitchen, family room and an outside kitchen.

During renovations they discovered that the workmen who built the house had signed the foundation, located under the house, as a reminder of their impressive craftsmanship.

Jack and Liz happily share their home with Sally and Stella, two standard poodle sisters, and Eunice, the cat.

O

40

HOME | SPRING 2019

The John Gorrie Dog Park (831 College Street) is located at the northwest corner of Riverside Park, adjacent to College Street. Through in-kind donations, support from the Jacksonville City Council and the Florida Department of Transportation, the land under the Fuller Warren Bridge and part of Riverside Park was transformed for public use. It is free to enter and open from dawn to dusk.

(904 ) 388-5005 | Avondale-OrtegaHomes.com

The #1 Metropolitan Real Estate Company with Offices in the Shoppes of Avondale & San Marco Square

( 904 ) 739-0717 | SanMarcoHomes.com

Genni Jett

Jane Owen

Anne Marie McGowan

Amanda D’Anna

Anita Vining

(904) 874-7454

(904) 502-1406

(904) 759-1647

(904) 557-3479

(904) 923-1511

®

®

®

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

Beverly Brooke

Bill Fannin

Camelia Wilson

CeCe Cummings

Dee Burnett

Katie Deering

Elizabeth Loftin

(904) 910-2782

(904) 233-7756

(904) 955-3137

(904) 434-9777

(904) 923-4073

(904) 714-5549

904) 477-0219

®

®

®

®

®

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

Elizabeth O’Steen

Heather Cosgrove

Jane Slater

Josh Nugent

Joy Walker

Julia Fattahi

Paula Sheldrick

(904) 465-1706

(904) 903-8993

(904) 333-3883

(904) 962-5176

(904) 699-4417

(904) 728-8992

(720) 475-0416

®

®

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

Leslie Fraleigh

Ainslie Langford

Lisa Nguyen

Liz Bobeck

(904) 705-6464

(904) 525-2100

(904) 755-1911

(904) 210-6399

®

®

®

REALTOR

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

Lynne Fergusen

Margee Michaelis

Jessica Jenkins

(904) 514-0577

(904) 614-6949

(904) 891-8026

®

®

®

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR

Susan Fuller Tuohy

Zack Williams

Carla Bahri

Jen Collotta

Melissa Keyes & Bronwen Krause

Meide/Falero Team

Linda Maxwell & Sarah Leuthold

(904) 616-6425 (904) 616-6523

(904) 437-7886

(904) 707-6548 ®

REALTOR

(904) 962-5479 ®

REALTOR

(904) 333-4472 ®

REALTOR

(774) 287-1604 ®

REALTOR

®

REALTOR

(Danny & Meredith)

®

REALTOR

(904) 534-7253 (904) 233-5533

Riverside Avondale Preservation Home Tour Arch Sponsorship 2019

®

REALTOR

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

wners Martin Wander and Richard Warholic have travelled the world together for nearly 43 years, and their home—the third they’ve owned in the Historic District—is packed with treasures from the many countries where they have lived.

When the pair first encountered this 1913 frame and masonry home—reputed to be one of the few Sears catalogue homes in the area—it had been repossessed and was in very poor condition. Fortunately Martin, a retired architect, and Richard, an artist, were up to the task of bringing it back to life. They repaired and rebuilt the back of the house, added a backyard screened porch, replaced and improved all the bathrooms, as well as the kitchen, restored the floors and added crown molding and other architectural details.

The couple is thrilled with the final results—and the neighborhood. “Riverside and Avondale are consistently beautiful, and livable,” says Martin. “It is one of very few true neighborhoods that are pedestrian-friendly and architecturally consistent in Jacksonville.”

O

2332 FORBES STREET

STOP BY RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY GARDEN Founded out of a desire to bring community gardening to the Willowbranch area, our centrally located community garden features an elegant architectural design with raised beds and over 50 plots. Not only does the garden produce food but it has become a gathering space for community events and educational programs. Stop by the Riverside Community Garden during your Home Tour. While there you probably will encounter a gardener who can tell you why they love their time in the garden.

42

HOME | SPRING 2019

Photo by Agnes Lopez

904.388.2008

troyspurlin.com

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

2605 HERSCHEL STREET his magnificent home returns to the Riverside Avondale Annual Home Tour this year after being featured during last year’s tour in its “before” state. A classic example of Colonial Revival architecture featuring massive columns and a large verandah, the house was built in 1911 for David Leon, an insurance company manager at the May-Cohens department store.

But when Donny Mak purchased the house two years ago, it had been vacant for more than two decades. The previous owner, who never lived in the home, had hoped to undertake repairs, but faced continual setbacks in his restoration efforts. As seasoned rehabbers with several award-winning restorations under their belt, Donny and his partner recognized the home’s “great bones and character.” Now, after a top-to-bottom restoration in which no system was left untouched, this stately home is ready for its big reveal.

T

44

HOME | SPRING 2019

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

2546 HERSCHEL STREET hen Michael and Janine Ondina bought this 1920s era Prairie Style home in 2014, a couple of the former owner’s alterations stood out as historically inaccurate: namely, the hair-washing sink in the kitchen and the tanning booth in the breakfast room. The house had operated as a beauty salon before the Ondinas purchased it, mirroring a pattern often seen in Riverside after city planners in the the 1970s rezoned large swaths of the historically residential neighborhood for commercial use.

Fortunately, Mike, the general manager of Evergreen Cemetery, and Janine, the comptroller of a cemetery in Belle Glade, had some experience with a past renovation in the district. They gutted the kitchen, added a bath in the master bedroom as well as a new guest bath, refinished the house’s original floors, added a two-car garage with an apartment, and installed new professional landscaping.

Now that their work is done, they appreciate all that Riverside Avondale has to offer.

W

HOME | SPRING 2019

45

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

1423 RENSSELAER AVENUE rguably, it’s one of the most unusual houses in the Historic District. It could be the smallest house in the neighborhood at 477 square feet. Truly a tiny house. It may also have the most rumors about its previous uses. It is rumored that the house was moved to its current location around 1931 after it served its purpose as a school house, or an Army barracks, or a farm house. Or, all three. The little building was scheduled for demolition. But Elizabeth McGovern, whose best friend lived nearby, always loved the “ugly” house. “I called the owner and asked if she’d sell it. Then I became the proud owner of a shack! After major renovations my shack became the tiny house.” It features a front-facing gable roof, wood butt-end shingles, square wood posts under a shed roof and a text chimney.

Elizabeth said at the very least it needed a coat of paint.

But she did so much more. “I moved some walls so I could have a closet, a washer/dryer and a bathtub. To make everything fit there was a lot of trial and error and adapting.

Now, Elizabeth’s dog, Lula, can peer out the low window to watch all the people walk by. Says Elizabeth: “I love how walkable our neighborhood is and how the mix of affordable, rentals and single-family houses creates an economically stable and diverse neighborhood.”

A

46

HOME | SPRING 2019

TAKE A BITE Biscottis (3556 St. Johns Avenue) offers casual comfort and innovative cuisine, including small plates, bountiful salads, gourmet pizzas, bistro sandwiches and daily specials featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Black Sheep (1534 Oak Street) is a modern American restaurant focusing on fresh, local ingredients, hand-crafted food and gracious service. A full bar, signature cocktails, craft beers and an excellent wine list are on offer, as well as great views from the rooftop bar.

European Street Cafe (2753 Park Street) is a family-owned restaurant providing award-winning food, beer selection and service for more than 35 years. Menu items include beer cheese soup, club sandwiches, reubens and wraps.

Here to help when life goes right.

Call me for home insurance.

Jim Love,

CPCU, CLU, ChFC 904-384-5000 www.JimLoveAgency.com

RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION’S

1390 BELVEDERE AVENUE his three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath, Mediterranean Revival home has sat on its shaded corner lot overlooking a delightful pocket park since 1922, when it was designed by the architectural firm Marsh & Saxelby for A. Martin.

The 96-year-old jewel is the third house that its owner, a retired surgeon, has rehabbed in Riverside Avondale since moving to the area in 1985. While the dual entry staircase, fireplace inglenook, and curved front door with stained glass tulip are likely all original features, several renovations to the kitchen and bedrooms have allowed for more modern living. The current owner, Jack Crump, added a second floor deck/porch, upgraded the study, and installed a “Harry Potter” room under the staircase in what once was the original kitchen’s pantry. Jack admits he’s not likely to move again any time soon: “The atmosphere of Belvedere, the Lee High School band, the neighbors of so many ages and mixes, and the diverse architecture and those wonderful trees would be missed.”

T

48

HOME | SPRING 2019

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) celebrates 11 years of everything local! RAM features more than 100 artists, farmers and makers every week from JanuaryDecember, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy live music along the St. Johns River, Morning Yoga and other events like First Saturday Brews and Open Mic.

904.435.3390 / paintingcraftsmen.com

Interior & Exterior Custom Painting / Cabinet Refinishing Specialists Faux Finishes & Decorative Textures Available

Custom Upholstering • Furniture Refinishing • Repairs Antiques & Heirlooms • Sofas & Chairs • Dining Room Sets • Office Furniture CRAFTSMANSHIP

100% GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR!

PICKUP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Call for a FREE ESTIMATE 904.406.1192 MyFurniturePros.com

Family Owned & Operated 30 Years Experience

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HOMES, GARDENS & STYLISH LIVING IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

—OFF

SPRING

ICIAL PROGRAM—

Historic Springfield

2019 A SUPPLEMENT TO JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE

TOUR OF HOMES

MAY 18 & 19

FLIP BOOK

ЇКЎБЉЎГЌИ ДЋ ІГО ИЎПЊ

Կ ЈдввЪзШЮЦб Д՜ШЪ ЕЦзаи Կ ЈдгЩди Կ ЕЦзаЮгЬ БдйиϴЌЦзЦЬЪи

Կ ЎгЩкийзЮЦб ЈбЪЦгЮгЬ Կ ИеЪШЮЦбйо ЈдЦйЮгЬи Կ ЈЦкбаЮгЬϴ МЦйЪзезддՙгЬ

ACP Interiors Coastal Living

5,550-SQUARE-FOOT SHOWROOM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8081 Philips Highway, #19, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Like us on Facebook/ACP interiors JAX 904.493.1046

Welcome

TO HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD The 41st annual Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens, hosted by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR), welcomes visitors from around the region to enjoy the history, architecture and spirit of Jacksonville’s original “front porch” neighborhood.

The Springfield Historic District is blessed with unique homes, plentiful parks, walkable and bikeable streets and proximity to Downtown amenities. That’s why many people come to visit; the sense of community is why people stay. In Springfield, residents know their neighbors; not just those on their block, but all around the neighborhood. Front porches, gardens and cafes serve as gathering places and regular social happenings include First Friday parties, foodie events, community improvement projects, family programing and music festivals, just to name a few.

Kelly Rich Executive Director

A playground for the wealthy and famous at the turn of the 20th century, the neighborhood is now a popular choice for those seeking an eclectic, diverse and semi-urban lifestyle.

We’re celebrating 150 years as a neighborhood this year, and we hope you’ll join us for year long Sesquicentennial programming, which you can read about in this issue.

During SPAR’s Tour of Homes and Gardens on May 18 and 19, patrons have nine properties to tour: five private residences decorated with a mix of modern and vintage styling (with construction dates ranging from 1887 to 2018) and three beautiful gardens. An extended tour of the neighborhood, the guided bicycle ride hosted by e2ride Bike Tours on May 18, features all stops on the tour, along with other notable places and people in Springfield’s history.

4

HOME | SPRING 2019

Improving Your Life Through Creativity

BEFORE

BeeTreeHomes.com CBC#1257713

CBC#1251544

Create An Open Floor Plan BeeTree Homes can remodel your kitchen and open up the space for family, friends, and entertaining. Allow us to enhance your home and life with our out-of-the-box thinking.

Kitchens – Baths – Additions – Custom Homes AFTER

Let’s start a conversation about your project.

Call (904) 333-6187 or visit our Design Center at 13361 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL BeeTreeHomes.com

LOWCOUNTRY WIND DOWN

A brand new community designed for playful ul living in the heart of the e Florida Lowcountry

wildlight.c w om

5105-05 Philips Hwy. Jacksonville, FL 32207

904.374.8716 www.cozykb.com

Promotional Discounts Inset & Full Overlay Cabinetry Call for details

X TTIIX

904tix.com 4/5

All Month

All Month

Blue Jay Listening Room

Flow Studio Art Center

At Blue Jay, every ticket is a backstage pass. This intimate music venue hosts several shows in April including The Big Tickle, Pine Box Dwellers, Underdog Improv, Resonant Rogues, Corey Kilgannon and more.

Where collaboration and interactive exploration meet. The studio hosts several workshops a month including topics on drawing, art journaling, crocheting, several types of painting, pet portraits and even summer camps.

Celebration kicks off the Kate Amato Foundation's Triples Tennis Tournament weekend. Guests enjoy delicious eats, libations and live music by The Band Be Easy. All proceeds benefit Kate Amato Foundation and pediatric cancer research.

2457 S. 3rd St., Jax Beach

Flow Studio Art Center

3 Palms Grille

Prices Vary

Prices Vary

$75

4/6

4/6-7 The Makery

4/9

Trinity Love Hoblit Gala

Kate Kup VIP Party

Secret Supper Club

Be treated to an evening of dinner, dancing, libations, music and more.

Proceeds benefit the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Endowment at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

A curated event where independent makers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs—along with the local community— come to inspire one another. There will be Make+Take workshops, "101" demonstrations, music, food and the best goods from the best Makers.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

500 Atlantic Blvd., Jax Beach (The Old Kmart)

South Kitchen + Spirits

$175

$5

$50

4/10 Grazing Board Workshop

4/13 Disc Golf Tournament

South Kitchen + Spirits serves classic Southern fare and traditional American dishes in a comfortable, casual setting.

Guests can expect an interactive and hands-on experience you won't get any other evening at the restaurant.

4/13 Comedy for Critters Jacksonville’s premier improvisational comedy troupe Mad Cowford Improv hosts a comedy show to benefit the Friends of Jacksonville Animals. A raffle and silent auction will also take place.

The Board Grazer shares her tips and tricks while demonstrating how to put together a grazing board. There will be a DIY station set up with cheese, charcuterie, fresh produce, antipasto, crackers, nuts, sweet delights and more.

Intuition Ale Works hosts this fun tournament, playing 18 holes with a shotgun start. Spectators and family are free to watch and attend.

Don’t forget the after party!

Southern Swells

Klutho Park

Hotel Indigo— Deerwood Park

$80

$50

$20

LoCAL TICKETS. onE PLACE.

April 2019 Events 4/14

4/15

4/20

Bourbon Experience

Distiller Tour

Join CBV Cares for a Kentucky Derbythemed fundraiser. Derby attire encouraged, but not required. Guests are treated to a best dressed competition, snacks, bourbon demonstration and tasting

by Woodford Reserve, silent auction and more.

Get a detailed tour of Manifest’s production processes, including mashing, fermentation, distillation, aging and packaging of spirits.

Enjoy a tutored tasting designed to help guests learn how to approach and appreciate spirits.

St. Augustine Municipal Marina

South Kitchen + Spirits

Manifest Distilling

$99

$15

$27

4/24

4/25

4/27& 28

Rolling Stones Tailgate Party

Women Empowering Women

Join Gameday Tailgate Experience for a huge outdoor tailgate before the Rolling Stones concert. Hosted by PGA Tour Host Teryn Gregson. Enjoy unlimited food, an open bar and much more.

Come and enjoy this evening of fun, food, drinks and great networking with other world changers in the community.

Tailgater’s Parking 1st & 10 Lot

Rethreaded

Starting at $29.99

$10.75

4/27

4/27

Explorers Club Sunset Sail A leisurely two-hour sail where guests will be treated to gorgeous views of historic St. Augustine from the perspective of the Schooner Freedom, a classic sailing vessel.

Party in the Park with Al Letson An evening of spoken word, music, food and fun during Jax Poetry Fest. VIP includes a reception with performers, two complimentary beverages including beer, wine and cocktails and designated seating.

Hemming Park

$25

Matt Haimovitz Hosted by Riverside Fine Arts Association, renowned as a musical pioneer, cellist Matt Haimovitz is praised by The New York Times as a “ferociously talented cellist who brings his megawatt sound and uncommon expressive gifts to a vast variety of styles.”

1100 Stockton Street

$25

RAP Home Tour Riverside Avondale Preservation hosts their annual two-day, self-guided home tour of some of the most beautiful homes in the historic neighborhood.

RIverside / Avondale

starting at $10

4/28

Silent Sundays— Manhandled Norman Studio presents this classic film.

When her boyfriend forgets a date, store clerk, Tessie, heads to a party at Robert Brandt’s studio where she’s a hit with impersonations and lands a job portraying a Russian countess.

Hotel Indigo— Deerwood Park

$5

T I C K E T S O N S A L E N O W AT 9 0 4 T I X .CO M

Welcome Home!

Lovely Home in St. Johns Forest

Beautiful Deercreek Country Club Home

5 BR /3.5 BA with 3,800+ sq. ft. Spend your evenings on the private screened porch with serene preserve views. MLS# 980052

4 BR / 3.5 BA and 2,400+ sq.ft of living space.

New screened lanai is fantastic with heated pool, spa and plenty of room to entertain. MLS# 980047

$498,000

$440,000

Lovely Coastal Oaks Home in Nocatee

Beautifully Renovated in San Marco

Features 4 BR / 3 BA and 3,100+ sq. ft. of living space. Enjoy the big backyard with a covered patio and summer kitchen. MLS# 982331

Historic charm & modern convenience! 4 BR / 3 BA and 2,800+ sq.ft. Patio and beautifully landscaped, spacious backyard. MLS# 983435

$612,000

$648,000

JU

ST

T LIS

ED

!

Build Your Dream Home on the St. Johns

Stunning Home Overlooks the Marsh

This half acre lot has been cleared and is waiting for you to build your dream home. On a high bluff with a long dock and gazebo. MLS# 957608

Santa Fe style home an infinity pool and views of surrounding golf course. 5 BR / 4 full & 3 half baths. Come see for yourself! MLS# 984512

$775,000

$1,398,000

The Lisa Barton Team cell: (904) 705-1382 office: (904) 473-0106 LisaSellsPonteVedra.com • Lisa@LisaSellsPonteVedra.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 333 Village Main St., #670, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 An Independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity.

TEAMS COURSES CHEFS GUESTS

JA

USTINE

2 4 8 150

!

ST. A

ND

UG

NINTH ANNUAL

A M E LI A I S

JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE’S

2019

CKS

L ONVIL

E

APRIL 18, 6-9 PM

LEXINGTON HOTEL

JACKSONVILLE RIVERWALK

2019’S FOUR-DINNER SERIES OF PLATE-VS.-PLATE COMPETITIONS COMMENCES THIS MONTH

FEATURED CHEFS KERRI ROGERS - BELLWETHER LOUIS KURZ - BLACK SHEEP REBECCA REED - BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT GROUP JONATHAN INSETTA - RESTAURANT ORSAY KENNY GILBERT - GILBERT’S SOCIAL SCOTT ALTERS - RUE SAINT-MARC BRIAN SIEBENSCHUH - SOUTH KITCHEN + SPIRITS CALLI MARIE - BREW FIVE POINTS

WHOSE CUISINE WILL BE NAMED SUPREME?

DETAILS & TICKETS AT

904TIX.COM

We’ll Clean Your Home From Top to Bottom, Inside & Out!

TEAMS OF SPECIALISTS • HOUSECLEANING & MAID SERVICES • • WINDOW CLEANING • • PRESSURE WASHING • • ROOF CLEANING • • CARPET CLEANING • • TILE, STONE, & GROUT CLEANING • • UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • • AIR DUCT CLEANING • • DRYER VENT CLEANING •

SPECIALIZED CLEANING SERVICES Call First Coast Home Pros for a FREE ESTIMATE

904.364.2196 firstcoasthomepros.com

Granite•Recycled Glass Countertops•Marble•Vanities•Tile•Backsplash•Slate•Cabinets•Quartz

beauty elegance

SERVING JACKSONVILLE FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Full Service Remodeling From picking the tile & cabinets to finished installation.

No waiting for pieces on back order or extra shipping costs.

NEWLY REMODELED SHOWROOM

Visit our NEWLY REMODELED showroom

One Atlantic Court Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

904.246-1100 salsmarble.com

WE WANT TO

GIVE YOU A REASON TO CE LE BR AT E!

ONL.Y95 $18

ONE YEAR / 22 MAGAZINES JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

A Full Service Real Estate Company 1046 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 683-5230 • traditionsjax.com

35 YPReIaNTrs IN

Your city pride.

Your dreams to ride.

Your hunger satisfied.

Your lovely bride.

Your

JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM • (904) 389-3622

Put more living in your life today.

6:58 PM Page 1

JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE’S

2018 CHAMP WEBB SIMPSON

THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP MARCH 12-17 TPC SAWGRASS PONTE VEDRA BEACH

• Northeast Florida’s favorite springtime tradition arrives early this year

A SUPPLEMENT TO JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE

Your better you inside.

Your PLAYERS guide.

TIX

Your decorative side.

Your event tickets supplied.

More than 550,000 publications printed annually Showcasing Northeast Florida for more than 35 years. Shedding light on the city and recognizing the best of local culture. In print, online and at special events, the unique perspective of Jacksonville Magazine helps you get a read on it all.

S p r c i i n r g o f t i s e i ld H TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS MAY 18 & 19 • NOON-5 PM

PRESENTED BY:

They say beautiful architecture and rich history are why people first visit the Springfield Historic District. That may be true, but it’s the sense of community that causes so many to choose to stay. For one weekend a year, visitors have an opportunity to enjoy the unique character and quirks of the neighborhood by exploring some of the beautiful homes and gardens that pepper its tree-shaded streets. The 41st annual Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens takes place May 18 and 19, hosted by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR). The following pages provide a first look at the homes and gardens featured on this year’s tour, as well as additional details about the grassroots fundraiser and what makes the neighborhood special. photos by Residential Photography Solutions Home SPRING 2019 2018

23

904.821.8891

www.lisaginteriordesign.com FL INTERIOR DESIGN LIC# IB26000704

Tickets:

HOSTED BY

TICKET SALES LOCATIONS

Purchase your tickets by May 16th and receive a $5 discount per ticket.

The early bird special is only $15. Tickets can be purchased online at SpringfieldTour.com and picked up at Will Call on tour days. They can also be purchased on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, for $20 at the Tour’s starting location, 1527 North Main Street. SPAR members with a valid membership receive an additional discount off each ticket purchased.

To receive membership discount, ticket must be purchased at SPAR office.

HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD Crispy’s Springfield Gallery 1735 North Main Street

Uptown Kitchen & Bar 1303 North Main Street

Social Grounds Coffee 1712 North Main Street

DOWNTOWN

LET’S RIDE! Each year a Bike Tour is held in conjunction with the Home Tour. Residents know the best way to experience the charm of Springfield is by foot or by bicycle. The 2019 ride is led by Leigh Burdett of e2ride Bike Tours. Leigh provides guided bicycle tours of Jacksonville’s most historic neighborhoods and is intimately familiar with the sights and history of Springfield.

There is no extra charge to participate in the bike tour if you bring your own bicycle. A regular Home Tour ticket is all that's required. To reserve a bicycle and equipment, call (904) 945-1571 or visit e2ride.com. The bike tour departs from 1521 N. Main St. on Saturday, May 18 at 1 PM. It takes approximately three hours to visit all the homes and highlights along the way.

24

Home SPRING 2019

215 North Laura Street

RIVERSIDE BREW Five Points 1024 Park Street

Riverside Arts Market May 4, May 11-10am-3pm

The ever-popular SPAR TOUR OF HOMES RAFFLE this year consists of gifts from local artisans. Entering the raffle is simple. Just provide your contact information at the Tour’s starting location and you are eligible to win.

SAN MARCO San Marco Book Store 1971 San Marco Boulevard

ONLINE 904TIX.COM

TIX

SPONSORS

Chamblin’s Uptown

Into e Woods

A CRUMBLING CRAFTSMEN GETS MAJORITY OF ITS ORIGINAL WOODWORK RESTORED words by Emily Bailey • photos by Mike Hall, Residential Photography Solutions

Home

1

419 E. 3RD ST.

G

abrielle and Blake Duffie were renting a house on the west side of Springfield, but once they learned a baby was on the way they decided it was time to buy a home of their own.

“We wanted something that was ready, completely set when we moved in,” Gabrielle says. Luckily their landlords, Mallik and Marianna Reddy with M&M Estate, are in the business of flipping houses, so the Duffies knew and trusted their work.

The Reddys spent a year renovating the two bedroom, two bathroom craftsmen built in 1914. They kept all the original woodwork, with details flowing

26

Home SPRING 2019

throughout every room of the home.

It was these salvaged elements that drew the Duffies to purchase it. “We love the wood trim throughout the house and the bar area. We like the modern features that they added. We didn’t have to worry about those things, since they were already done, but we still got that mix of old and new,” says Gabrielle. “The fireplace brick, window seat, bar, hard wood floors, and about 90 percent of the wood trim in the home is original.”

Before the Reddys got their hands on it, the little house wasn’t nearly as charming as it is today. “It’s funny, the neighbors here were telling us no one

would buy it because it was so ugly.

It was the eyesore in the neighborhood, and they’re surprised someone moved in,” she says. The home sat vacant for so long a tree that fell during a hurricane sat on the roof for about three years.

But after the restorations and renovations the Reddys undertook, the Duffies thought it would be the perfect home in which to raise their family.

“We love being close to Downtown, and we like the walkability and affordability,” says Gabrielle. “The main thing that drew us here was the homes. We love old homes and grew up in them so we can relate.”

“We love mixing old and new. The couch is from West Elm—we love mid century modern—but we have a lot of older stuff our parents have given us,” says Gabrielle. “I went with lighter colors to complement the wood so it wouldn’t be too dark, and added pops of color. There’s some orange here and there.

The orange chairs are from a family friend.”

Home SPRING 2019

27

28

If you open the middle cabinet in the bar you can see the woodwork in its original state.

The drawers and knobs have been updated, and a mirror added, but the bar mostly remains as it was almost a century ago.

Home SPRING 2019

Before renovations, the kitchen was located in what is now the baby’s nursery.

Changing the footprint of the home meant adding a much larger kitchen, and creating an ideal space for a little one.

Home SPRING 2019

29

Suzie Connolly TOP PRODUCER

904.234.8812 CELL sconnolly@pvclubrealty.com www.homesbysuzieconnolly.com Buy with Confidence. Sell with Success. Invest with Results.

Marsh Landing Country Club $1,835,000

Waterfall - S. Jax Bch $1,770,000

Located on the most exquisite lot, this beautifully appointed 4BR/4.5BA home is designed to enhance its serene 1.75 acre setting among the Marsh & Cabbage Creek surrounded by resort like pool, a pergola and lush gardens.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION. Waterfall condominium is a private 3BR/3.5BA oceanfront oasis with fresh modern architecture and panoramic coastal views. Flow-thru floor plan, 10'ceilings, full height windows and glass balcony railings.

Ponte Vedra Blvd $1,495,000

Belvedere Place $1,295,000

Beautifully built and thoughtfully designed 5BR/4.5BA home across the Blvd from the ocean. Gleaming wood floors, lofty ceilings and open floor plan. Large screened lanai, sparkling pool, fire pit and wonderfully private yard.

Very rare opportunity to own a brand new 4BR/5BA home in the heart of Ponte Vedra Beach within 1 mile of the ocean. Wide open floor plan with hardwood floors.

Huge covered lanai with outside fireplace and alfresco dining area.

Take advantage of our powerful affiliation with Gate Hospitality. Ask about Preferred Membership Initiation Fee Pricing for the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, The Lodge & Club, Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club and The River Club available exclusively through Ponte Vedra Club Realty.

280 Ponte Vedra Blvd. | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 | 904.285.6927 | www.pvclubrealty.com

The fireplace is original, although the woodwork at the top was added by Reddy. He also painted the brick to brighten up the space.

“One thing that drew us to the house was the bathroom. Our last house had a tiny bathroom and we knew we needed a double sink,� says Gabrielle. The couple even got a double shower, with two rain shower heads and two sprayers.

30

Home SPRING 2019

Vintage • New & Locally Made

Jacksonville’s Exclusive Stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Boutique: Vintage, new, and local. Voted Jacksonville’s Best Vintage Shop

Services: Interior design and renovation services.

From staging to a tear out and rebuild, no project is too small or too big. Better Business Bureau A +

Studio: We host chalk paint,

canvas art, pottery, photography and other workshops

10029 San Jose Blvd • 904.600.4278 • @Vintageartsinc

VintageArtsInc.com

STANDING STRONG Jacksonville’s first neighborhood stands the test of time

H

istoric Springfield has been home to many of our city’s most famous—and infamous—residents, and the site of numerous significant events. Springfield was established in 1869 and soon became Jacksonville’s first “streetcar subdivision.” Early trolleys traveled down Main Street, connecting the community to Downtown.

Springfield was the site of Jacksonville’s first municipal waterworks, completed in 1880, which still stands near 1st and Main streets and features “Big Jim,” a 100-year-old steam whistle that blows loudly to announce times throughout the day.

In 1887, to encourage tourism in Jacksonville, the Board of Trade opened a spectacular “Subtropical Exposition” on Main Street in Springfield. Famed guests like President Grover Cleveland, Frederick Douglass and railroad magnate Henry Plant visited the attraction.

The Great Fire of 1901 destroyed most of Downtown but Springfield survived, thanks in part to the natural barrier created by Hogans Creek— which at that time was a free-flowing waterway surrounded by swamp.

Many city residents relocated to Springfield after the fire, fueling a building boom that led to construction of hundreds of homes. Henry J. Klutho, a young protégé of architect Louis Sullivan, came to Jacksonville to help rebuild the city. He built his own home in Springfield, the first

32

Home SPRING 2019

house in Florida using the Prairie Style architectural design, which he made popular with larger commercial commissions like the St. James Building (now Jacksonville’s City Hall). Many examples of his work can be seen in Springfield, including the Klutho Apartments at 1830 North Main Street. His home, originally also on Main Street, is now located around the corner at 30 West 9th Street.

A large portion of Springfield Park was renamed for Klutho in 1984. Springfield’s Confederate Park, named for a 1914 reunion of veterans of America’s Civil War, was originally Dignan Park—home to the city’s first playground and location of our first municipal Christmas tree. The original Jacksonville Zoo was established in what is now Klutho Park in 1914. Its first resident was a single red deer, soon joined by a troupe of small primates who lived on “Monkey Island” in the middle of a lake nearby. St. Elmo “Chic” Acosta, a City Commissioner and namesake of the Acosta Bridge, was influential in moving the zoo to its current location in 1925, after the flooding of Hogans Creek caused zoo animals to escape their cages and terrorize the neighborhood.

Businesses thrived in Springfield during its early days, as well. One of Springfield’s largest employers, a manufacturer of cigars, has been operating in the community for almost

100 years. Jno. H. Swisher & Son relocated its headquarters to Springfield in 1924. By 1941 the Springfield plant was the world’s largest producer of cigars. Swisher was an innovative employer, creating the United States’ first workplace nursery for children of employees on the top floor of its building in 1939.

The “King Edward Nursery” won nationwide acclaim, with professionally trained nurses and attendants on staff around the clock. Today, Swisher International continues its engagement with the community, supporting Jacksonville PorchFest, the Springfield Tour of Homes and neighborhood safety programs.

Of course, the community has had its share of notable characters as well. Charles Ponzi, of Ponzi Scheme infamy, had an office on Main Street, while Truman Capote, trailblazing author and socialite, lived on Silver Street as a child. Chuck Williams, the founder of Williams-Sonoma, lived in a Tudor Style home on Liberty Street.

Slapstick legend Oliver Hardy, of Laurel & Hardy fame, lived on Pearl Street early in his career, as well.

Springfield’s historic district is home to one of Jacksonville’s most diverse and inclusive communities, and a place where we celebrate all of our residents as well as our storied past. To learn more about the history and activities of Springfield, please visit Sparcouncil.org and follow @sparjax on social media. u

Largest Selection

Finest Quality

wwwww

wwwww

Professional Cleaning & Repair

Over 39 Years of Experience

#

Destination for One-of-a-Kind Rugs The Shoppes of Avondale 3571 St. Johns Avenue • (904) 384-7111 hooshang-rugs.com

#

Signature Events Garden 2

324 E. 3RD STREET potted easily thanks to its mustard exterior, bright red doors and military flags, this two-tiered house stands out. Pius Fillipo Danisi (later Philip Pius Danese) was the son of an Italian immigrant. He purchased a city lot between Liberty and Walnut streets for $500 and in 1902, 324 E 3rd St. was built. Though it is over 100 years old, the home still has many of its original qualities with an added touch of modern on the interior. When the current owners, Michele Letourneaut and her husband, moved in in September 2015, they decided to keep the exterior integrity of the Danese house, but gutted the interior in favor for a more convenient and open floor plan for their family. The house now has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half bath.

One of the more modern exterior touches regarding the house is the front garden—an attention grabber for all those that happen to catch a glimpse.“We chose to accent her porches with bold colors and give her a simple but sophisticated front garden,” says Letourneaut.

The front yard features hedges, evergreen trees, potted plants, rocks, paved walkways, a fountain and more. “The back garden serves a specific purpose—privacy,” says Letourneaut.

This can be seen through their use of hedges along the fence and trees that tower over their space. While they say their gardens reflect their lifestyle and the privacy that they sometimes need, the Letourneauts also mention that they always want to bring good attention and good people to Springfield.

“While I believe our historical homes have become top contenders, it’s our can-do community attitude that wins over prospective homeowners,” says Letourneaut.

S

34

Home SPRING 2019

SPAR’s Signature Events build a sense of community among neighbors while raising funds to benefit improvement and preservation efforts Jacksonville Porchfest, held annually on a Saturday in November, brings thousands of people from across the country to enjoy performances by dozens of local and national musicians.

Proceeds benefit SPAR's arts initiatives and help fund other cultural activities.

This year’s Porchfest is scheduled for November 9, noon-9 PM. This is a free event.

Since 2007, the Westside and Eastside of the Springfield Historic District have battled on the baseball diamond during the July 4th Throwback Baseball Game. Teams dress in vintage turn-ofthe-century uniforms and gear, and the game features an announcer and food trucks. A perfect setting for picnics and lawn chairs, the free event takes place this year at Klutho Park on Thursday, July 4.

SPAR hosts a variety of other activities through the year as well, such as neighborhood cleanups, tree plantings, preservation workshops and monthly group bicycle rides. For more information, follow @Sparjax on social media or visit Sparcouncil.org. Z

SPRINGFIELD’S SESQUICENTENNIAL words by Bailie Staton A 150th birthday certainly calls for special celebration and Springfield has planned months of programming in honor of the neighborhood’s sesquicentennial. Here’s a look at a few of the programs and events planned in the coming months: • According to WalkScore.com Springfield is most bikeable neighborhood in Jacksonville’s urban core. SPAR hosts bike socials to other Jacksonville urban core neighborhoods throughout 2019, including rides to the Riverside Arts Market, S-Line Rail Trail, San Marco, and Eastside Murals. Riders can also explore destinations on their own by visiting sparcouncil.org/explorethecore for suggested routes and activities. The map can also be used as a starting point to get to Springfield.

• A number of Historic Preservation Workshops aim to help residents and Realtors understand the unique processes and requirements involved in renovating a historic home. Upcoming workshops include several on the COA process (May 28, Jul 16, September 17) and one on code enforcement (November 19).

• Springfield breweries Main & Six, Strings and Hyperion—along with Downtown’s Intuition Ale Works and Aardwolf Brewing Company—have

collaborated on the SesQ Saison, a Belgian style ale with a flavor profile of citrus and spice. The brew will be available at pop-up events held throughout the year.

• A temporary pocket park installed on Main Street—aptly named Sesquicentennial Park—officially debuted March 6 but will remain open to neighborhood residents and the general public until it is disassembled in early 2020.

Home SPRING 2019

37

3

1554 N. MARKET STREET

554 North Market Street is a quaint house packed with color and an artist’s touch. The yellow exterior and vibrant blue doors add a pop of color to the block. This two-bedroom two-bathroom house was built in 1914.

Heather Bishop moved into the house five years ago and has focused on making the garden a centerpiece of Springfield. “When I design and decorate the garden, I want it to tell a story,” Bishop says. As an artist, she creates all the decorations and gathers inspiration to make people happy when they see it.

For different seasons and holidays, Bishop adopts themes and decorates it accordingly, spending on average 10 hours a week outdoors. A staple that always remains is her 10-foottall Queen of the Night cactus. For a couple of months every year, the tree blossoms white flowers. Bishop says this is the focal point of the garden because it’s unusual to find such a

1

36

Home SPRING 2019

Garden towering cactus in the middle of the city.

Another fairly consistent aspect of her garden is what she refers to as her ‘twin tower’ flower plants. Staggered on top of each other are two columns of potted plants a couple feet high. For each season, Bishop changes out the plants depending on what will thrive, but neighbors have gotten so used to the tower of plants that if they disappear for a day, she’ll start getting questions. “I have neighbors who will throw a fit if I were to take those down,” she laughs. Since the look of her garden changes frequently, people frequently visit. “I never post anything on social media so if people want to see what I’m doing next, they’ll have to stop by,” she says. “Even if I offer to tell them what I’m planning, they don’t want me to because they like being surprised by it.”

Bishop says she has something great planned for the SPAR tour.

Transforming homes and lives...one project...one family at a time

Leasing Opportunities Throughout Historic Springfield and Downtown Jacksonville

Contact Elias Hionides for More Information (904) 241-1151 | petrajax.com

904.515.4290 | www.e2jax.com | @esquareddc

PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW HOME IN SPRINGFIELD

1101 N Main St. Unit 200 Jax, FL 32206 smithbrothersplastering.com

Garden

4

1334 HUBBARD STREET

hen Frank Noonan’s company transferred him to Jacksonville back in 2002, he and his wife Susan knew they wanted to live in a historic neighborhood. They moved into a house in Springfield that needed to be completely renovated, and quickly fell in love with the neighborhood as well as all their neighbors. “There is a camaraderie and diversity here unlike other neighborhoods,” Noonan says.

As they became familiar with the area, they also came to love the Victorian at 1334 Hubbard Street. They became friends with the previous owner and would visit often, admiring all the things about the circa1895 house, like its quirky style and rounded porch. They never dreamed they’d have the opportunity to move into the house, but in 2011 they got the chance. The couple says they haven’t changed much besides the kitchen, which needed a complete remodel.

Their garden, which Frank spends an average of eight hours a week on, has blossomed into one of his favorite parts of the home.

“My dad’s family were farmers in Illinois and apparently I inherited the gardening gene,” he says. “I never tire of working outside.”Over the years, he’s added a small water garden, several bird houses and feeders, multiple water fountains, and a metal arbor that leads into their back garden.

The couple say they’re also a fan of fragrant flowers, which can be seen from their collection of yellow and pink Angel Trumpets, citrus trees and gardenias. They also enjoy growing vegetables and herbs like tomatoes and peppers, happily tending whatever is in season.

W

38

Home SPRING 2019

Sesquicentennial Park

SPAR has installed a temporary park on Main Street, aptly named Sesquicentennial Park, in celebration of 150 years since the founding of the Springfield neighborhood. The pocket park will be in use throughout the year.

SPAR will be hosting events through the year in Sesquicentennial Park and will work with other organizations that would like to use the space. Currently there are no public spaces north of 1st Street on Main Street in Historic Springfield. SPAR is leading the way to change that by utilizing this placemaking strategy that has seen success in many other urban areas. The goal is to create or enhance public spaces. This helps meet community needs and bring underused places to life.

Organizations interested in using the park, can visit sparcouncil.org/ sesquicentennialpark Z

Home

5

1210 N. MARKET STREET

ebuilt in 1909 after the original house was cleared by the city in 1896, this four-bed, three-bath home was turned into a fourplex in the late 1920s by a young women who inherited the property. To avoid foreclosure, she rented out the four upstairs bedrooms to different families. Multiple owners and a couple foreclosures later, the house was boarded up and condemned.

Nancy Ransdell purchased the property in October 2013 and renovated it with her two sons. Originally from Colorado, Ransdell moved to St. Augustine and lived there for 28 years.

Introduced to Springfield by her son who purchased a home in the neighborhood three years before her, she fell in love with the area. She purchased the house after it had been off the market for several years from a bank foreclosure.

R

40

Home SPRING 2019

Ransdell says it was liveable though, “the prior owners removed anything that was rooted down to the house, like the chandeliers, and we had to do some renovations to bring her back to life.�

Trying to maintain as much of the homes integrity as she could, Ransdell restored the space through sanding and staining the hardwood floors and working around some of the antique pieces in the home, such as the hand-plastered moldings on the ceilings and the Lozenge windows. She started in the relatively large bathroom and turned the space into a laundry room, a guest bathroom and a master bathroom. Adding an antique clawfoot tub to the master bathroom was just icing on the cake.

THE FIRST &

LAST WORD IN FIRST COAST

DINING

The latest edition of Taste, our 100-page dining & entertainment guide was released in March.

Jacksonville Magazine subscribers received one in the mail.

Did you get a copy?

DON’T MIS

ANOTHERS ISSUE!

Subscribe at JacksonvilleMag.com

Home 6

230 E. 3RD STREET

d Conner’s newly built Springfield home pays tribute to the contemporary style of the Klutho House on W. 9th Street. On the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the Klutho House was designed by New York architect Henry John Klutho who was famed for helping rebuild Jacksonville after the Great Fire of 1901. “The resemblances are clear to anyone who knows both houses,” says Conner. The home is the newest edition to this traditionally historic neighbor-

E

42

Home SPRING 2019

hood, but still it falls in line with the requirements of the Historic Preservation Commission and blends in with the surrounding neighborhood homes.

It took Conner the two years he’s been living in Springfield to build his home. Not only attracted to the appeal of this neighborhood, Conner’s niece and family were already living in the area. As a retired english professor, it’s no surprise that his favorite room in the house is the library.

Jacksonville Porchfest Returns November 9th, 2019

North Florida's premiere community music festival returns to the porches & parks of Historic Springfield on Saturday, November 9th. Live music, food & drink, vendors market & more. Free.

Follow our NEW social media @JaxPorchFest and visit JaxPorchFest.com

Photos by Debra Heuskin Fine Art Photography

Home 7

2036 REDWING STREET

uilt in 1928 by the Copelin family, this Dutch Colonial Revival comes with a rich history. After the stock market crash of 1929, the family who owned it began running a school on the home’s first floor in an effort to make ends meet. “The original owners’ son lived in the home for a long time,” notes now-owner Sean Peppers, who lives with his wife, Bonnie, and son, Ian. The Copelins eventually sold the home to an investor, who gutted it and renovated it with new

B

44

Home SPRING 2019

plumbing, electrical, and fixtures. When the Peppers bought the house, in 2012, they aimed to bring some of its history back, fitting it almost entirely with antiques. “All our beds are from 1900-1930 except for one which is handmade of steel,” says Peppers. “Our couch is made from pieces of a clawfoot bathtub. The majority of our light fixtures were designed and made by me, out of things like antique birdcages.

We’re trying to make it look less 1990s and more 1928.”

Est. 1997

LAURA WEST  OWNER, MINERAL CITY NEW LOCATION! 2107 SAWGRASS VILLAGE DR., PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082 L ph 904.285.4784 fax 904.285.1857 email LAURA.MINERALCITYBELLSOUTH.NET

Mineral City

Dining in Springfield

Navigating the tour can work up an appetite, so enjoy eats and drinks at these Springfield venues: 1 Foxy Lady Café (1837 N. Pearl St.) is a restaurant and catering company specializing in non-traditional Southern comfort food. Don’t miss the Sunday brunch with items like the Sweet Tail sweet potato waffle drizzled with cream cheese glaze.

Bleu Chocolat Café (1602 Walnut St.) serves homemade treats and bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is also a bean to bar organization, producing organic chocolates with beans derived from the Southern Caribbean.

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery (1735 N. Main St.) is a full restaurant and bar inside a beautifully restored historic building offering pizza, salads, sandwiches and daily specials.

Home 8

1427 N MARKET STREET he home at 1427 North Market Street, owned by the Rumbach family, has certainly had its ups and downs. After Hurricane Irma hit Jacksonville in September 2017, the family filed an insurance claim to help cover some of the damages to the historic home. In addition to having the roof replaced, the home required extensive updates due to interior and exterior damage.

“We first met with them in November 2017,” says Elizabeth Evans, owner of E2 Design & Construction. "Throughout the next nine months, we worked with SPAR to gain approval for their restoration specifics and begin the transformation.”

The restoration included replacing the exterior siding, which was painted a coral blue with lime green accents. E2 also added an exterior deck to the home, which expanded the outdoor living space.

New French doors now lead to the deck, increasing the natural light in the kitchen and dining areas.

Inside the home, all flooring was replaced wth luxury vinyl planks as well as carpet and interior walls were removed to expand the kitchen (which was comprehensively remodeled, updated, and expanded). The downstairs bathroom was expanded and the fireplace in the living room—an important element of a historic home—was restored.

Among the other renovations were the replacement of a water heater (to increase efficiency), a complete re-wiring and re-plumb of the home and a replacement of the HVAC systems. The result of the extensive project is a home that is up to code, well-constructed and still maintains its historic integrity. Z

T

46

Home SPRING 2019

Hola Mexican Restaurant (1001 N. Main St.) is a local favorite offering Mexican specialties, including savory sizzling fajitas.

Hyperion Brewing Company (1740 N. Main St.), a nano-brewery, specializes in small batches ensuring freshness and variety. There’s also the outdoor Helios Beer Garden, and plenty of weekly events.

Icecapade Frozen Treats (1833 N. Pearl St.) serves artisan frozen desserts hand-crafted from all natural ingredients made from fruits, vegetables, roots, spices, nuts, and herbs!

Main & Six Brewing Company (1636 N. Main St.) is a beer lover’s brewery hosting a variety of food trucks and social activities. Ask about their award winning brews.

Social Grounds Coffee (1712 N. Main St.) is the quintessential neighborhood coffee shop, complete with scrumptious baked goods made daily. Yes, they roast their own beans.

Uptown Kitchen & Bar (1303 N. Main St.) is a contemporary diner offering Southerninspired dishes and specials of the day, with a full bar to boot.

Wafaa & Mike’s Cafe (1544 N. Main St.) recently celebrated 10 years in business in Springfield. The restaurant has earned a following for its deliciously authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food.

Walnut Inn (2026 Walnut St.) is a blue collar bar and outdoor beer garden with ice cold beer, wine, a juke box, pool table, dartboards and TVs. This neighborhood institution is a Springfield favorite. Z

FINE EUROPEAN & TRADITIONAL CABINETRY

904.247.0807 RIVERCITYCUSTOMCABINETRY.COM

1863 MAYPORT ROAD ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233

Find us @ JacksonvilleMag.com • 904.389.3622

ASK US ABOUT SPECIAL ORDERS FOR THANK YOU NOTES, GREETING CARDS, WEDDING INVITATIONS, HISTORICAL MAPS, NEIGHBORHOOD PRINTS & MORE!