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Editorial: The Great Fire of 1901, the possibilities for Jacksonville 120 years later


Editorial: The Great Fire of 1901, the possibilities for Jacksonville 120 years later
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The redevelopment of downtown began 120 years ago today when the Great Fire of 1901 razed the city.
Jacksonville was a very different city in 1901. It was the largest city in Florida with a population of about 28,000, half of whom were Black. It was a major destination for winter tourists, who arrived on Henry Flagler’s new railroad. People crossed the river on ferries or private boats.
On May 3, 1901, in a matter of hours, the fire destroyed 2,368 buildings covering 146 city blocks. It displaced 10,000 residents and killed seven. The disruption to lives and businesses makes the pandemic look like a cakewalk. ....

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