Transformation of Jacksonville building topic for Coastal Friends

Jacksonville Historical Society CEO Dr. Alan Bliss spoke Oct. 5 to a crowd of more than 60 during the Coastal Friends’ monthly luncheon at Marsh Landing Country Club. He spoke about Jacksonville’s bicentennial, as well as the historical society’s project to renovate and activate the 102-year-old factory building, formerly the Florida Casket Company.

Plans include transforming the first floor into a museum and exhibition space devoted principally to Jacksonville’s musical history. The second floor will be archival processing and preservation of the society’s huge collections, and the third floor will be an event venue and meeting space. 

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