Jacksonville Begins Rebuilding Morning After Great Fire

The devasting Great Fire of May 3, 1901, became a showcase of the courage and resilience of Jacksonville’s citizens, who began the city’s rebirth the next day. Eight months later, the Windsor Hotel re-opened.

Looking at Our Future

Four years away from its centennial, the Jacksonville History Center is the only professional public history organization serving all of Duval County, offering authentic representations of the people, places, and events of Jacksonville’s past.