5 Must See Modern Homes In Jacksonville
A peek inside a few mid-modern residences from Old Arlington, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects-Jacksonville Chapter 3rd Annual Arlington Mod & More Home Tour.
The Hatcher Residence
Completed in 1962, the Hatcher Residence at 4842 River Basin Drive North was designed by architect William Morgan. Morgan was inspired by Le Corbusier's Villa Shodhun with the use of strategically placed cutouts and setbacks of a cube, that maximized the views for public spaces and allowed for privacy in bedrooms and bathrooms. The current residents, Rebecca Beller and Richard Wolfe, are in the process of "modernizing" a modern marvel.
384 North Tidewater Circle
384 North Tidewater Circle, and the Strawberry Creek neighborhood it is located in, have something in common-- If you aren't specifically looking for them, you won't find them. However, what appears to be nothing special from the street, proves that initial looks can be deceiving. Built in 1975, the house forms a part of a peninsula protruding out into Strawberry Creek and is well integrated with the natural environment surrounding it.
7839 Alderman Road
Mid 20th century suburbia can also offer unexpected surprises. This ranch at 7839 Alderman Road, built in 1959, is just that. From the street, nothing special stands out. But under the garage, there's a real life underground bomb shelter.
George Fisher Residence
For those in love with American Ranch-style architecture, Arlington's Alderman Park subdivision is the neighborhood for you. One house that stands out is the George Fisher Residence at 8038 Carlotta Road South. Fisher was one of Jacksonville's top architects when he designed this home in 1959. This residence is characterized with open beam construction, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors, redwood paneling and exposed brick walls.
The Richard/Holden House
Originally completed in 1848, the Richard/Holden House overlooking the Arlington River at 1300 Oak Haven Road, is the oldest, continuously inhabited house in Duval County. The house was originally built by Francis Richard III, the grandson of Italian immigrant Luigi Giuseppi Francois Richard. The property was a part of a Spanish land grant given to the son of Luigi Giuseppi Francois Richard in 1817. What most don't know is that current homeowners, Mike and Laura Langton, recently completed a four year restoration and expansion of the structure, without changing the original character of the home.
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
Completed in 1962, the Hatcher Residence at 4842 River Basin Drive North was designed by architect William Morgan. Morgan was inspired by Le Corbusier's Villa Shodhun with the use of strategically placed cutouts and setbacks of a cube, that maximized the views for public spaces and allowed for privacy in bedrooms and bathrooms. The current residents, Rebecca Beller and Richard Wolfe, are in the process of "modernizing" a modern marvel.
384 North Tidewater Circle
384 North Tidewater Circle, and the Strawberry Creek neighborhood it is located in, have something in common-- If you aren't specifically looking for them, you won't find them. However, what appears to be nothing special from the street, proves that initial looks can be deceiving. Built in 1975, the house forms a part of a peninsula protruding out into Strawberry Creek and is well integrated with the natural environment surrounding it.
7839 Alderman Road
Mid 20th century suburbia can also offer unexpected surprises. This ranch at 7839 Alderman Road, built in 1959, is just that. From the street, nothing special stands out. But under the garage, there's a real life underground bomb shelter.
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With three naval bases in the area, Jacksonville's residents' fear of a nuclear attack was real during the cold war years. The original owners of the house at 7839 Alderman Road did what 10% of the population did - they built a shelter to protect themselves from radioactive fallout." - Arlington Mod & More Symposium and Home Tour
George Fisher Residence
For those in love with American Ranch-style architecture, Arlington's Alderman Park subdivision is the neighborhood for you. One house that stands out is the George Fisher Residence at 8038 Carlotta Road South. Fisher was one of Jacksonville's top architects when he designed this home in 1959. This residence is characterized with open beam construction, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors, redwood paneling and exposed brick walls.
The Richard/Holden House
Originally completed in 1848, the Richard/Holden House overlooking the Arlington River at 1300 Oak Haven Road, is the oldest, continuously inhabited house in Duval County. The house was originally built by Francis Richard III, the grandson of Italian immigrant Luigi Giuseppi Francois Richard. The property was a part of a Spanish land grant given to the son of Luigi Giuseppi Francois Richard in 1817. What most don't know is that current homeowners, Mike and Laura Langton, recently completed a four year restoration and expansion of the structure, without changing the original character of the home.
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com