Old St. Andrew's

Built in 1888, Old St. Andrew’s Church is one of Jacksonville’s finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Its 120-foot tower once stood as the city’s tallest structure—and it was the only major church to survive the Great Fire of 1901. Vacant for decades, the church was saved and restored in the 1990s through a partnership between the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Historical Society, and community support. Today, it serves as a vibrant venue for events and a symbol of the city’s historic preservation success.

History Hall

The centerpiece of the Jacksonville History Center is the former Florida Casket Company, a three-story building dating to ca. 1920. Fully renovated with new additions on the east and west sides, a catering kitchen, public restrooms on two levels, and the careful restoration of all three floors, the building reopened in spring 2025. Today, it serves as a vibrant venue for events, public programs, and community gatherings—marking an exciting new chapter in the History Center’s evolution.