Jacksonville history: Lee & Cates building has long history in LaVilla
Editor's note: This is the final column from Times-Union reporter Sandy Strickland, who retired in early December after 51 years at the Jacksonville Journal and Times-Union. Dear Call Box: The Times-Union ran a story earlier this year about an art display in the windows of Lee & Cates. It made me curious about the building, which I’ve passed by for years. N.P., Southside Dear N.P.: There are only traces of red brick peeking through the weathered exterior of the Lee & Cates building at 905 W. Forsyth St. The black name letters have faded to an obscure gray. While battling the ravages of ti...
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