San Marco in Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
San Marco
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 19, 2014
1. San Marco Marker
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San Marco. . With the opening of the St. John's River Bridge in 1921, South Jacksonville became attractive to developers during the Florida land boom. In 1925, Jacksonville real estate developer Telfair Stockton began work on San Marco, an 80-acre Mediterranean-inspired community. Unlike many earlier developments, which were laid out following a grid street pattern, San Marco shows the influence of the City Beautiful movement. Its winding streets, planted medians, and use of parks and larger lots create a varied landscape and interesting building sites. San Marco developed rapidly. Before the streets were paved and the muddy claypit of a former brickyard became Lake Marco, lots were sold in a frenzy of speculation during September 1925. By late 1926, San Marco Square, the development's business district, was laid out. It was inspired by the Piazza San Marco in Venice, which Stockton had visited on a trip to Europe. One of the Square's original buildings, the St. Marks Building built in 1927, retains an arched facade and tile roof typical to the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. San Marco's original residential neighborhood lies along the St. John's River west of this marker. ,
A Florida Heritage Site.
With the opening of the St. John's River Bridge in 1921, South Jacksonville became attractive to developers during the Florida land boom. In 1925, Jacksonville real estate developer Telfair Stockton began work on San Marco, an 80-acre Mediterranean-inspired community. Unlike many earlier developments, which were laid out following a grid street pattern, San Marco shows the influence of the City Beautiful movement. Its winding streets, planted medians, and use of parks and larger lots create a varied landscape and interesting building sites. San Marco developed rapidly. Before the streets were paved and the muddy claypit of a former brickyard became Lake Marco, lots were sold in a frenzy of speculation during September 1925. By late 1926, San Marco Square, the development's business district, was laid out. It was inspired by the Piazza San Marco in Venice, which Stockton had visited on a trip to Europe. One of the Square's original buildings, the St. Marks Building built in 1927, retains an arched facade and tile roof typical to the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. San Marco's original residential neighborhood lies along the St. John's River west of this marker.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2013 by The San Marco Preservation Society and the
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Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-776.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1925.
Location. 30° 18.249′ N, 81° 39.247′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in San Marco. Marker is at the intersection of San Marco Boulevard and Balis Place, on the right when traveling west on San Marco Boulevard. Marker is located in Balis Park in the heart of San Marco. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
