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The scandal first came to light June 7, 1988, when a number of decomposing bodies were found inside the funeral home. [2] Conflicting reports state the bodies were discovered June 6, and reported on the 8th [3]. A total of 36 bodies, including one fetus and three sets of body parts, were uncovered inside the building.
Lawson Leroy Pratt was the second African American mortician licensed in Florida and began business in 1900. It was on the 400 block on Broad Street. The Beaver Street home/business was built in 1916. It was designed by architect Joseph Haygood Blodgett, an African American who worked in Jacksonville. [2] It was in business until 2019. [3]
Many of Blodgett's buildings were destroyed as part of urban renewal efforts in Jacksonville's African American communities. However, some, chiefly residences, do survive: [3] Mortuary for Lawton L. Pratt, 525 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, Florida (1915) Houses for Joseph H. Blodgett, 1241 and 1251 Hart St, Jacksonville, Florida (no date)
The Old City Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida was established in 1852 as Jacksonville's main burial ground. [1] After the American Civil War the cemetery later interred many Confederate veterans and veterans of the Union Army’s United States Colored Troops. Because the cemetery is over 160 years old, the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks ...
The Florida Times-Union is a daily newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Widely known as the oldest newspaper in the state, it began publication as the Florida Union in 1864. Its current incarnation started in 1883, when the Florida Union merged with another Jacksonville paper, the Florida Daily Times. [2]
Renamed The Florida Metropolis in the early 1900s, it was renamed the Jacksonville Journal in 1922 upon its purchase by John H. Perry. [1] The Journal's new owner was known for his focus on the community and boosterism. Perry once proposed that the city change its name to 'Jackson' because the suffix '-ville' was belittling to a growing metropolis.
Major Leslie James Hiddins AM, known as "The Bush Tucker Man" is a retired Australian Army soldier and war veteran. He is best known for his love and knowledge of the Australian bush, in particular "bush tucker", as featured in the TV series Bush Tucker Man (1988–1996).
Jack Webb, former president of the Jacksonville city council (2010–2011) from the 6th district (2007–2011) [37] Scott Wilson, former president of the Jacksonville city council (2019–2020) from the 4th district (2015–2023) [37] Labor unions. Florida First Coast Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors [43] Organizations