Historic Springfield

by Crissie Cudd

Historic Springfield is just north of downtown Jacksonville and approximately 1 square mile

Take a step back in time to a place where front porches mean conversations with your neighbors.

Where cookie cutter homes cease to exist and architecture is an art.

Tree-lined streets of 100 year old oaks.

Places of worship of every faith are here.

Hear the bells?

People can walk to church.

Just around the corner.

One of the oldest fire stations in Jacksonville, home to “the Deuce”.

You’re never more than a few blocks away from one of Springfield’s parks.

The parks that ring Springfield are known as “the Emerald Necklace”.

Springfield has its own “Mommies Group”.

Softball? Kickball? Chili cook-off? There is always something going on!

Got a green thumb?

Springfield by night!

Local businesses get tax advantages!

The Proton Therapy Institute is a part of the University of Florida and Shands and located in Springfield.

Three Layers Coffee House

Where everyone knows your name!

Dine inside or outside at Uptown Market.

Nightlife?

Fine dining? Music? A nightcap? Take your pick.

Great homes – everywhere!

Lots of double porches!

Another gem in the rough coming back.

Detail awaiting full restoration.

They truly don’t build them like this any more!

Live in a storybook!

Each home has its own unique charms.

A covered porch is a “green” idea!

An extreme example of a “before”.

And this is the “after”!

History is everywhere.

New homes can be built that blend seamlessly into the neighborhood but have all the modern amenities.

Do you get the picture?

Springfield is urban living with an old fashioned community feeling.

Come home to Springfield!