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  OLD GUIDEBOOKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are old guidebooks to Jacksonville and to Florida.  The entire contents of each book may be available online!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These guidebooks were meant for both newcomers & tourists.  The books date from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s.  They are listed by their dates,  from most current to oldest.  

 

 

  • 1939 - 1941 -- WHERE VACATION DOLLARS...  -- "Where Vacation Dollars Buy More Fun" (Jacksonville promo material published sometime between about 1937-1941)  is available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1937 -- JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA -- "Jacksonville, Florida" (A guidebook to Jacksonville from 1937) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1935 -- WHO'S WHO AND WHAT TO SEE  -- Who's Who and What to See in Florida (biographies of prominent Floridians from 1935) is available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1930 -- STORY OF JACKSONVILLE -- "The Story of Jacksonville: Historical Facts, Points of Interest" (Is from 1930) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1928 -- FACTS, JACKSONVILLE... -- "Facts, Jacksonville in the Land of Sunshine" (Guidebook from 1928) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1928 -- YOU'LL ENJOY JACKSONVILLE -- "You'll Enjoy Jacksonville, Florida" (Guidebook from 1928) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1927 -- SKETCHES OF JACKSONVILLE -- "Sketches of Jacksonville, the Gateway to Florida and Opportunity" (a guidebook from 1927) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1926 -- JACKSONVILLE TODAY -- "Jacksonville Today: A Weekly Guide to the Daily Events of the Commercial and Industrial City of the South" (Is from 1926) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual

  • 1925 -- BOOK OF FLORIDA -- The Book of Florida; an illustrated description of the advantages and opportunities of the State of Florida ... with a biographical record ... (1925) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.  

  • 1925 -- HIGH SPOTS OF JACKSONVILLE (BEACH AREA) -- "High Spots of Jacksonville, Florida, the World's Greatest Beach" (Is from 1925) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1922 -- MEN OF THE SOUTH -- Info about many prominent Floridians (usually white males) is given in "Men of the South" This source is from 1922. -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in.

  • 1921 -- STANDARD GUIDE, FLORIDA -- "The Standard Guide, Florida" (A motorist's & tourist's guide from 1921) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1920s -- JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: THE GATEWAY -- "Jacksonville, Florida(:) The Gateway to Florida" -- (Guidebook from the 1920s) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1920s -- MOTORING IN THE MOHAWK -- "Motoring in the 'Mohawk' through Florida Masters Tours" (Florida travel guide from the 1920s) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1920s -- 7 ONE DAY TRIPS -- "7 One Day Trips from Jacksonville(:) Spend a Week in Jacksonville (Travel guide from the 1920s) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1910 -- FLORIDA TRAILS -- "Florida Trails as Seen From Jacksonville to Key West..." (Travel guide from 1910) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in.

  • 1909 -- MAKERS OF AMERICA -- Makers of America (a historical & biographical serious of books from 1909 that includes info many prominent Floridians) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection. 

  • 1906 -- JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA FACTS -- "Jacksonville and Florida Facts" (Guidebook from 1906) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1905 -- SEABOARD MERCANTILE -- "'The Seaboard' Mercantile and Industrial Review of Jacksonville, Fla.(:) An Industrial Epitome of the Vast Resources of the Cities and Territories Contiguous to the Seaboard Air Line Railway" (From 1905) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1904 -- GLIMPSES OF JACKSONVILLE -- "Glimpses of Jacksonville" (Guidebook from 1904) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1902 -- FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY -- "Florida East Coast Railway and Hotels" (a publication from 1902) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1902 -- MEMOIRS OF FLORIDA -- Memoirs of Florida (two historical & biographical volumes from 1902 that includes info many prominent Floridians; written by Rowland H. Rerick) is available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1902 -- SOUVENIR OF JACKSONVILLE -- "A Souvenir of Jacksonville, Fla. Photo-gravures" (Guidebook from 1902) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • EARLY 1900s -- FLORIDA & SUNNY SOUTH -- "Florida & the Sunny South Florida Via the Clyde Line" (Travel book from the early 1900s) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • EARLY 1900s -- MR. BENFIELD'S -- "Mr. Benfield's Weekly Information and Amusement guide of Jacksonville and Florida" (Is from the early 1900s) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1900 -- PALATKA, ST. JOHNS -- "Palatka, St. Johns & Ocklawaha Rivers, Florida" (Travel book from 1900) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1898 -- JACKSONVILLE ILLUSTRATED -- "Jacksonville Illustrated" (History, description, & travel guide from 1898) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1896 -- BEAUTIFUL ST. JOHNS RIVER -- "Beautiful St. Johns River through the Heart of Tropical Florida Clyde St. John's (sic) River Line: Jacksonville, Palatka, Sanford, Enterprise, Florida (Travel book from 1896) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1895 -- BOOK OF JACKSONVILLE -- "Book of Jacksonville(:) A History" (History book from 1895).  Gives a wonderful overview of Jacksonville at the time.  -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1895 -- SOUVENIR WARREN F. LELAND... -- "Souvenir Warren F. Leland Windsor Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida" (Is from 1895) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1892 -- FLORIDA, BEAUTIES -- "Florida, Beauties of the East Coast" (Travel book from 1892) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1890s -- VIEWS OF FLORIDA -- "Views of Florida" (Travel book from the 1890s)-- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1889 -- FLORIDA OF TO-DAY (SIC) -- "The Florida of To-Day(:) A Guide for Tourists and Settlers" (From 1889)-- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1888 -- FLORIDA, SUB-TROPICAL EXPOSITION -- "Florida, Sub-Tropical Exposition, Jacksonville, Fla. January to May 1888" (Is from 1888) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1888 -- SOUVENIR OF JACKSONVILLE -- "A Souvenir of Jacksonville" (Travel book, partly covering the Sub Tropical Exposition.  Is from 1888.) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1885-87 -- REPORT -- "Report" (Report of the Jacksonville Board of Trade.  Annual descriptions & statistics regarding the industries & advantages of Jacksonville.  Is from 1885-1887.) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1885 -- TOURIST'S GUIDE OF FLORIDA -- "The Tourist's Guide of Florida: Illustrated with Wood-Cuts of Scenes in Florida, etc., Also Maps of Florida and Jacksonville" (Is from 1885) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1885 -- WEBB'S HISTORICAL -- Info about many prominent Floridians (usually white males) is given in "Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida. Pt. I." This is a history book/guide book from 1885. -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1884 -- FLORIDA FOR TOURISTS -- Florida for Tourists, Invalids, and Settlers..., by George M. Barbour, either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1883 -- DOWN SOUTH -- "Down South" (Travel book from 1883.  Includes info about Jacksonville.) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.  When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1882 -- ILLUSTRATED FLORIDA -- "Illustrated Florida" (Pictures & info from 1882) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in.

  • 1880 --  FLORIDA ILLUSTRATED -- "Florida Illustrated, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, St. Johns River, Ocklawaha River" (promo book from 1880) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • FLORIDA REVIEW -- "Florida Review" (periodical from Mandarin, Florida, 1880) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.

  • 1870s & 1880s -- JACKSONVILLE CITY DIRECTORIES -- "Webb's Jacksonville City Directory" (Several directories from the 1870s & 1880s. List most of the businesses & heads of households in Jacksonville.) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1876 -- FLORIDA: ITS SCENERY, CLIMATE, AND HISTORY -- Book by Sydney Lanier. Includes info about various cities.  Placed online by MOA.

  • 1873 -- PALMETTO-LEAVES -- "Palmetto-Leaves" (Important early guide to Florida.  Is from 1873.  Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, who penned Uncle Tom's Cabin and who lived in Mandarin, Florida.) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1869 -- GUIDEBOOK OF FLORIDA -- "A Guide-Book of Florida and the South, for Tourists, Invalids, and Emigrants with a Map of the St. Johns River" (A guidebook from 1869) -- NOTE:  The entire text of this source is available online.  It's provided in the wonderful website called the "Florida Heritage Collection," maintained by the State University System of Florida.   When you get to the website, you can search by keywords.  Just type in "Jacksonville," or "Duval County," or other keywords, such as words from a title.  ALSO NOTE: Most of the individual Jacksonville items in the Florida Heritage Collection are listed in JacksonvilleStory.com, the site you're now in. 

  • 1869 -- WINTER IN FLORIDA -- "A Winter in Florida, or, Observations on the Soil, Climate, and Products of our Semi-Tropical State with Sketches of the Principle Towns and Cities..." (Guidebook from 1869) either is or will be available online in its entirety.  It is being provided by the Florida Heritage Collection.