James Weldon Johnson Building

Places of Interest Nearby

Edward Waters College

University

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Edward Waters University is a private Christian historically Black university in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a school to educate freedmen and their children. Edward Waters College is situated 1,400 feet southeast of James Weldon Johnson Building.

Ritz Theatre

Museum

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The Ritz Theatre is an African-American oriented theatre in the LaVilla neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The theater, which seats 426, is used for a variety of music, dance and theatrical productions, as well as movies. Ritz Theatre is situated 1½ miles southeast of James Weldon Johnson Building.

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

Museum

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is situated 2 miles southeast of James Weldon Johnson Building.

Places in the Area

Brooklyn

Hamlet

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Brooklyn is a neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, considered part of the downtown area. Originally a residential suburb, commercial uses became prominent during the 20th century, particularly along the St. Johns River and Riverside Avenue, and the area became included in Jacksonville's central business district. Brooklyn is situated 2 miles southeast of James Weldon Johnson Building.

Springfield

Hamlet

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Springfield is a historic neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, United States, located to the north of downtown. Established in 1869, it experienced its greatest growth from the early 1880s through the 1920s. Springfield is situated 2 miles east of James Weldon Johnson Building.

Jacksonville

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Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St.

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