Abstract
Compelled by a devastating fire, May 3, 1901, that laid waste to most of downtown, Jacksonville not only rebuilt, but changed notably in other ways during the first decade of the twentieth century. Its population more than doubled. New or expanding suburbs, skyscrapers, hotels, theaters, automobiles, streetcar lines, parks, and city services reflected urban development. Substantial economic growth took place in banking, trade, and transportation. Public and private efforts to provide health, education, and human services increased. In addition, the community’s popular culture became more diversified.
Recommended Citation
Crooks, James B.
(1983)
"Changing Face of Jacksonville, Florida: 1900-1910,"
Florida Historical Quarterly: Vol. 62:
No.
4, Article 4.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fhq/vol62/iss4/4
