Historic Five Points: Jacksonville's Bohemian District

1A. FUEL COFFEEHOUSE - Opened in 1999, Fuel�remains�the largest local coffeehouse in the city.

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1B. PARK ARCADE BUILDING - This building is made up of seven storefronts, with a central arcade dominated by three arches.

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1C. FIVE POINTS - Looking north at historic retail district along Park Street

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1D. The Five Points District will well known for its funky business establishments that also incorporate a mix of interesting facade colors and unique signage.

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1E. FIVE POINTS THEATER - This theater is reported to have been the home for the 1972 run of "The Godfather" that had the longest run of any theater in the country.� Housing popular Club 5 in recent years, new ownership has converted the structure into a building with street level retail with offices above.

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2. This mural is located Lomax Street

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2A. LOMAX STREET - The block of Lomax, between Park and Oak Streets is also loading with restaurants and local retail outlets.

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3. 2 SISTERS CAFE - 2 Sisters is a small mom & pop operation that serves pretty good food.� The Sake House Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar recently opened next door.

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4. DONA MARIA RESTAURANT - This restaurant adds to the excitement and flavor of the district by including a large outdoor dining patio and bar.

5. MOSSFIRE GRILL - The Moss Fire Grill is a popular eatery in the Five Points District.� The name comes from the moss fire that started the Great Fire of 1901.� Featuring a open roof deck, the restaurant was recently named one of Jacksonville's top 25 by Jacksonville Magazine.

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6. THE CHELSEA LOFTS - This infill condo project recently broke ground on the corner of Goodwin and Herschel Streets.

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7. AL'S PIZZA - This popular local pizza chain is located on the corner of Oak and Margaret Streets, in a recently constructed specialty retail building lining Oak Street.

8. 1661 RIVERSIDE - Five Points is in the process of gentrification.� The largest example of this is a project called 1661 Riverside.� When complete, the complex will house street level retail shops and 90 condo units above.

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9. Riverside Square is home to a 30,000 sf Publix grocery market.

10. RIVERSIDE SQUARE - This shopping center is the first modern retail center in the city to incorporate and urban design layout, as opposed to the typical suburban ones we've grown used to.� Shops lining the street in a pedestrian friendly manor, as opposed to a large surface parking lot.� Today the center is 100% leased.

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11. PARK LANE APARTMENTS - This 16 story condo tower was the first highrise constructed in town, outside of downtown.� Completed in 1926, its also the first tall building in town to incorporate "setback" construction, creating open terraces and sun parlors.

12. MEMORIAL PARK - At the urging of Mrs. Arthur Cummer, the Olmstead Brothers, sons of noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, were commissioned to design this park in the early 1920s.� The park is dominated by this large central space, shown here.

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13. WINGED VICTORY - This statue is the focal point of Memorial Park.� Created by Florida sculptor C. Adrian Pillars, the bronze sculpture caused a bit of controversy among local residents with the "winged figure of youth" rising victoriously above the "mad maelstrom of earthly passions.

14. The riverfront is dominated by a pedestrian promenade.� The promenade is a popular place for locals to fish.� If the day comes when the Northbank riverwalk is extended to Five Points, it will terminate at this location.�

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS DISTRICT: www.5pointsjax.com

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OTHER INNER CITY JACKSONVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS BY METRO JACKSONVILLE:

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Jacksonville Beach: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/216/57/

LaVilla: www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/164/5/

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