Masonic Temple Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

Completed in 1916 by the Black Masons of Florida, this six-story red brick structure serves as headquarters of the Masons of the State of Florida Grand East and the focal point for the Jacksonville black community's commercial and fraternal events. ...

J.P. Small Memorial Stadium

J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is the last remaining historic stadium in Jacksonville. The park was first called Barrs Field after local businessman Amander Barrs, who was president of the Jacksonville Baseball Association.

In 1911 Barrs gained control of the ...

Genovar's Hall

Constructed between 1891 and 1895 to house the grocery store of Minorcan descendant Sebastian Genovar, the three-story building has housed African American owned and operated businesses such as the Wynn Hotel and the Lenape Tavern/Bar. The building is being rehabilitated ...

Clara White Mission

The Clara White Mission is a memorial to the humanitarian activities of Clara English White (1845-1920), a former slave, and her adopted daughter, Eartha Mary Magdalene White (1876-1974). Clara White was a pioneer member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Her ...

Centennial Hall at Edward Waters College

Named to commemorate the centennial celebration of the AME Church, this three story brick structure was built in 1916 by the Rev. Richard L. Brown, one of the few black architects and builders of the period.

The building was home ...

Bishop Henry Y. Tookes House

Bishop Henry Y. Tookes, assigned to serve the Florida District of the AME Church, and his wife Maggie, built this brick, two-story neoclassical-style house in 1939.

The house is one of the few remaining large residences in the old Sugar ...

Catherine Street Fire Station #3

Built in 1902 to replace a fire station destroyed by the Great Jacksonville Fire of May 3, 1901, the station was manned by black firemen for several years.

Originally located at 12 Catherine Street, the fire station was moved in ...

B.F. Lee Theological Seminary Building at Edward Waters College

This three-story building was built in 1925-1927 to house the Theological Department of Edward Waters College (founded In 1905).

In 1914, the first graduating class included Henry Y. Tookes, who later became a bishop in Florida.

Information provided by Florida Division ...

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church

This building has long served as the focal point of the religious and community life of Jacksonville's black citizens. The congregation was organized In July 1838 with six charter members, including two slaves belonging to Elias G. Jaudon.

During the ...

Little Rock Central High School

Little Rock High School, now Central High School National Historic Site, is a national emblem of the often violent struggle over school desegregation. Parting the Waters author Taylor Branch calls the Little Rock crisis "the most severe test of the ...