Report Broken Street Lamps

Lamp replacement is a JEA priority where safety is an issue. The number to call to replace street lamps is 665-6000. Be prepared to offer the street number of the utility pole supporting the lamp.

How We Lost Jacksonville (& How We Found It Again)

Photos from 33 Years of the Preservation Movement.
Dr. Wayne Wood, Dean Emeritus of Jacksonville's preservation efforts, presents rare photos of some of the city's all-time greatest buildings that have been destroyed, as well as some of the crowning glories of Jacksonville's restoration and preservation efforts. He'll also present insights and challenges as to what we can do as a community to succeed in preserving our heritage.

Wayne Wood, OD
Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of northeast Florida’s history and architecture, Wayne has been called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” The founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation and past chairman of the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, he has published seven books about Jacksonville’s history, including the classic Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage: Landmarks for the Future. The recipient of numerous awards, and in its fourth printing, this 424-page volume is believed to be on more coffee tables than any other book in Florida. He also co-authored The Great Fire of 1901 with the late Times-Union columnist Bill Foley and produced The Architecture of Henry John Klutho – The Prairie School in Jacksonville with architect Robert Broward. Wayne’s latest book is The Jacksonville Family Album: 150 Years of the Art of Photography. In addition to being a writer, Wayne is an optometrist in private practice, with offices in Riverside and Ponte Vedra. He is nationally recognized for his work in contact lenses and has presented hundreds of lectures to optometrists in over 20 countries.

Restore Jacksonville is a Preservation Education Conference in Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 12th-14th, 2007
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ShAdCo Meeting This Thursday at Willowbranch Library

This month's meeting is THURSDAY, September 27 and starts at 6:00. This month the ShAdCo meeting is coming back to the district. It will be held at the meeting room in Willowbranch Library. With the meeting so close, now you have no excuse to miss it!

This month's guest will be a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Dive Team with a question and answer session. Also on tap will be elections for Voting for the Sector “J” Chairperson, Co-Chairperson and secretary.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Bring a neighbor! Call the Zone 4 Substation at 573-3165 if you have any questions.

Trees Worth Saving

Trees clean our air and protect us and our houses from the blazing sun and strong winds. They soften the impact of rain and reduce the amount of run-off into our creeks and rivers. If the environmental impact alone isn't enough to protect our trees, consider this. Studies have shown that trees can contribute as much 15-20% of the value of a home or a building. A single tree on your property can add as much as $10,000 to the value of your home.

Some go to great lengths to protect a tree. Recently, CNN ran a story about the efforts a developer in Austin took to save a 100-year-old tree to make way for a new hotel. Have you seen some of those "new" developments out by 9A? Houses upon house and not a tree to be seen. Most of the District is populated by an abundance of trees offering shade for your homes and cool afternoon walks. If your little slice of heaven isn't, why don't you get outside and plant a tree… today!

Preservation Roofing

Are you in the market for a new roof? There are many things to consider when looking for a licensed contractor to give you an estimate.

RAP believes that historical preservation is important to our future as a society. And whether you, too believe this or you just value the solid construction of your historic home or office, there are many things to consider before any repair or re-roof project occurs. The historic value of materials used should be understood. And always use a licensed contractor. Ask for his license number and check him out. Also make sure his insurance is up to date. Not only is using a licensed contactor a good idea, it's the law.

There is a company called Preservation Roofing in Iowa that specializes in roofing historic structures. Keep in mind that the rules and regulations in Iowa are different, but many of the factors that you should consider will be the same. The National Park Service also offers valuable information.