Jacksonville Beach 1970s

A look at Jacksonville Beach during the 1970s.

1. A busy day on the SeaWalk.

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2. Aerial view of South 3rd Street in 1972.

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3. Aerial view of Jacksonville Beach in 1972.

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4. The old Beach Boulevard pedestrian overpass in 1972.

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5. Aerial view of Quality Inn in 1972.

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6. Two boys and many adults fishing on the pier in June 1972.

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7. Pablo Plaza can be seen in this 1972 aerial's background.

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8. Looking north at Atlantic Beach in 1972.

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9. Condominiums on the beach in 1972.

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10. Looking west at Beach Boulevard in August 1972.

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11. Jacksonville Beach "baby races" in 1973.

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12. A crowd of people fishing on the pier in May 1973.

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13. Downtown Jacksonville Beach is a crowded parking lot in May 1973. Prior to 1979, cars were allowed on the beach.

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14. A crowded day at Jacksonville Beach in May 1973.

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15. Building a sand castle in July 1973.

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16. The new Quality Inn in July 1973.

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17. People sitting by fountain in front of the Jacksonville Beach Flag Pavilion in August 1975.

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18. Women in bikinis playing with a beach ball.

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19. A Corvette Stingray in 1975.

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20. Bringing a horse to the beach was one interesting way to impress a lady in 1976.

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21. A view of parked cars on the beach in 1976.

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22. Looking north, near the Jacksonville Beach City Auditorium in 1978.

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23. Family fishing at the beach near the South 6th Avenue pier in 1980.

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24. Aerial view of the Beaches Town Center in 1981.

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25. A fun day at the beach in 1981.

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Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com