The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is an annual Jazz Festival held in Jacksonville, Florida .
56-592: MUSIC FESTIVAL : The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is an annual music festival that has been held for more than 40 years. The festival begins with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, followed by three days of live, free entertainment on multiple stages set in downtown Jacksonville . JACKSONVILLE JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION : Performances are scheduled at the Florida Theatre and the outdoor stages in downtown Jacksonville. The festival kicks off at
112-557: A 50 percent stake in Pan Am Southern . Conrail was the primary Class I railroad in the Northeastern United States between 1976 and 1999. The trade name Conrail is a portmanteau based on the company's legal name (Consolidated Rail Corporation), and while it no longer operates trains it continues to do business as an asset management and network services provider in three Shared Assets Areas that were excluded from
168-659: A 51 percent share in the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad . The Winston-Salem Southbound Railway is a 90-mile (140 km) short-line railroad jointly held by CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway , which provides it with equipment. It connects with Norfolk Southern at the north end in Winston-Salem , CSX at the south end in Wadesboro , and in between with NS at Lexington and Whitney ,
224-781: A crossing of the St. Johns River known to the Seminole as Wacca Pilatka , to the Spanish as the Pass de San Nicolas , and to later British settlers as the Cow Ford. Histories of the city report that there was once an Indian village at the site called Ossachite. White settlement in the area began during Florida's British period (1763–1783), when the East Florida government built the King's Road to connect St. Augustine with
280-455: A fundraiser, 100,000 people attended. In 1985, the production was turned over to public television station WJCT and they used it as their primary fund-raising event for many years. In the mid-1980s, big-name entertainers started raising their rates to perform. The 1986 festival featured Miles Davis for approximately $ 25,000, more than three times the cost of the headliner five years earlier. Costs began to rise faster than sponsorship money, so
336-569: A manufacturer of corn syrup and related products, and Owens Brockway Glass Company of Eller, a manufacturer of glass products. Formerly Four Rivers Transportation, Inc. , P&L is based in Wilmington, Delaware . It is a railroad holding company in the United States . It is jointly owned by the management of the P&;L Railway , as well as CSX Corporation, the latter of which holds a majority. CSX
392-453: A mecca of African-American culture, and was home to many venues showcasing black performers, such as the Ritz Theatre . The southern part of the neighborhood was a major railroad hub and was also Jacksonville's chief red light district for a period. Located at the far southwestern corner of downtown, it comprises the area south of Lavilla and north and west of Interstate 95 . Originally
448-639: A number of subsidiaries beyond CSX Transportation. Previously based in Richmond, Virginia after the merger, the corporation moved its headquarters to Jacksonville, Florida , in 2003. CSX is a Fortune 500 company. CSX Transportation is a Class I railroad operating in the eastern United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec . The railroad operates approximately 21,000 route miles (34,000 km) of track. As of December 30, 2016, CSX Transportation served population centers in 23 states east of
504-550: A residential suburb, it was annexed into Jacksonville in 1887. It is connected to Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood by Riverside Avenue. It is home to Fidelity National Financial , TIAA Bank , and FIS corporate headquarters, and other offices. The 14 tallest standard structures: Downtown is home to numerous parks, large and small: The following attractions are located in the downtown Jacksonville area: Downtown Jacksonville transportation options include bus , JTA Skyway , water taxi , as well as major roadways. Downtown
560-441: Is a list of CSX management as of April 2024: At the end of 2018, CSX Corporation's total shareholder's equity was reported as US$ 12.58 billion and total assets were valued at $ 36.729 billion. Total revenue for 2018 was $ 12.25 billion, an increase from $ 11.408 billion the previous year. Operating income was $ 4.869 billion, up from $ 3.72 billion in 2017, while earnings before income taxes were $ 4.304 billion, compared to $ 3.142 billion
616-600: Is an American holding company focused on rail transportation and real estate in North America , among other industries. The company was established in 1980 as part of the Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries merger. The various railroads of the former Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries that are now owned by CSX Corporation were eventually merged into a single line in 1986 and it became known as CSX Transportation . CSX Corporation currently has
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#1733084942441672-581: Is closely associated with (and sometimes considered part of) Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood. It includes large office towers such as the Aetna Building , Riverplace Tower, and Baptist Medical Center. Residential towers include The Peninsula , The Strand , and San Marco Place. There are six major hotels on the Southbank as well as amenities such as the Museum of Science and History , Friendship Fountain and
728-646: Is home to many of Jacksonville's landmark churches, including St. John's Episcopal Cathedral , the Mount Zion AME Church , Immaculate Conception Catholic Church , First Presbyterian Church, and the First United Methodist Church. Due to the area's close proximity to the former courthouse many of the residential structures have been converted into attorneys' offices. also known as the East Bay Street District and other names, exists in
784-583: Is named. The first CEO and second chairman was Hays T. Watkins Jr. of Chessie. Watkins was succeeded by John W. Snow as CEO in 1989 and as chairman in 1991. When Snow left the company in 2003 to become United States Secretary of the Treasury , Michael J. Ward, who then headed CSX Transportation, was promoted to succeed him. Overall in 2003, Ward took on the positions of chairman, president, and CEO. When president Oscar Munoz left CSX in September 2015 after obtaining
840-577: Is one destination that encompasses many diverse restaurants, bars, and breweries. The formal boundaries are Bay Street to Adams Street and Main Street to Liberty Street. The Sports District, also known as the Sports Complex, is located east of the Downtown Core, and contains Jacksonville's major sporting and entertainment venues. Historically part of Jacksonville's Eastside , it is home to TIAA Bank Field ,
896-531: Is organized into two operating regions: the West Region and the East Region. Each primary region is divided into two sub-regions: CSX Corporation was formed on November 1, 1980, by combining the railroads of the former Chessie System with Seaboard Coast Line Industries . The name came about during merger talks between Chessie System and SCL, commonly called "Chessie" and "Seaboard". The company chairmen said it
952-572: Is ownership of the three Shared Assets Areas in New Jersey , Philadelphia , and Detroit . Both CSX and NS have the right to serve all shippers in these areas, paying Conrail for the cost of maintaining and improving trackage . They also make use of Conrail to perform switching and terminal services within the areas, but not as a common carrier , since contracts are signed between shippers and CSX or NS. Conrail also retains various support facilities including maintenance-of-way and training, as well as
1008-490: Is planned by 2020. CSX estimates that after these cuts it will have a workforce of about 21,000 people. CSX is also trying to increase profits by monetizing some of its real estate. As of early 2018, the company planned to generate $ 800 million by 2020 by selling off some railroad lines and other real estate. As of the same date, CSX held real estate in 23 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. The following
1064-492: Is served by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority 's zero-fare automated people mover system (known as the "Skyway") and an extensive bus network. The Skyway has the following stations: Current Skyway Stations Downtown is also home to Greyhound 's Jacksonville bus terminal. Jacksonville is nicknamed "The River City". Historically, life in the city existed around the economic activity along
1120-522: Is the historic core and central business district (CBD) of Jacksonville , Florida , United States. It comprises the earliest area of the city to be developed and is located in its geographic center along the narrowing point of the St. Johns River . Downtown Jacksonville is one of eight districts in the city. The other seven include: the Central Core (or Northbank), the Southbank , LaVilla , Brooklyn ,
1176-720: Is the location of many government offices, including City Hall , the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office headquarters, and the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse , and amenities such as the Jacksonville Main Library , the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville , and the Jacksonville Riverwalk . Several of the city's largest skyscrapers are located there, such as the Bank of America Tower ,
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#17330849424411232-429: The Florida Theatre with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. Originally known as The Great American Jazz Piano Competition, five finalists compete for cash prizes and a chance to perform on the festival's main stage. In 1983, the first year of the competition, Marcus Roberts took top honors beating out a 16-year-old, Harry Connick Jr. JAZZ MARKETPLACE JAZZ JAM SACRED JAZZ BRUNCH In 1979, Jake Godbold
1288-642: The National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Its boundaries are roughly Beaver Street to the north, Catherine and Liberty Streets to the east, the St. Johns River to the south, and North Pearl Street to the west. This area is significant for its pre-1965 architecture, most of which post-dates Jacksonville's great 1901 fire. Also known as the Northbank , is Jacksonville's traditional city center and what most people associate with Downtown and Jacksonville in general. It
1344-480: The Southbank Riverwalk . Though historically poorly designed for pedestrians, the city hopes to better integrate it with the rest of Downtown as well as San Marco. A district immediately west of the Downtown Core. Jacksonville's first suburb, the predominantly African-American neighborhood was an independent municipality until being annexed in 1887. The area of the neighborhood north of Adams Street emerged as
1400-555: The Surface Transportation Board , CSX and NS took control in August 1998, and on June 1, 1999, began operating their respective portions of Conrail. The old company remains a jointly-owned subsidiary, with CSX and NS owning respectively 42 percent and 58 percent of its stock , corresponding to how much of Conrail's assets they acquired. Each parent, however, has an equal voting interest . The primary asset retained by Conrail
1456-685: The Wells Fargo Center , TIAA Bank Center , and the SunTrust Tower , and are home to some of the city's major employers, such as TIAA Bank and CSX Corporation. Located in the northeast corner, near Hogans Creek. The 36-block area encompasses 118 acres. It is currently being redeveloped into a leafy, green, vibrant neighborhood where a diverse array of residents can live, work, shop, eat, play and pray. The District extends north to south from State Street to Adams Street and east to west from Main Street to N. Liberty Street. This mixed-used neighborhood
1512-607: The airport area, ( I-95 ) South from St. Augustine , Arlington Expressway from the Beaches, and the Hart Expressway from the Southside area. Other important roadways are U.S. Route 1 , U.S. Route 17 , and U.S. Route 90 . Downtown is also the southern terminus of U.S. Route 23 . 30°19′10″N 81°39′36″W / 30.3194°N 81.6600°W / 30.3194; -81.6600 CSX Corporation CSX Corporation
1568-708: The 1980s and was privatized in 1987. The two remaining Class I railroads in the East , CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS), agreed in 1997 to acquire the system and split it into two roughly-equal parts (alongside three residual shared-assets areas), returning rail freight competition to the Northeast by essentially undoing the 1968 merger of the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad that created Penn Central . Following approval by
1624-582: The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena , Daily's Place Amphitheater , Metropolitan Park , and the Greater Jacksonville Fair and Expo Center. TIAA Bank Field occupies the footprint of the old Gator Bowl Stadium , which was razed in 1994. A mixed commercial and residential district on the southern shore of the St. Johns River, directly across from the Northbank. It
1680-501: The British colonies to the north. A ferry and tavern were built, and when Spanish rule resumed in Florida, Fort San Nicolas was built beside the southern landing of the King's Road ferry. American farmer Robert Pritchard became the first white settler on the north bank of the Cow Ford when he received a 450-acre land grant from the Spanish government in 1791, however, he died shortly after and
1736-640: The City of Jacksonville and other entities use a wider definition that includes not only the Downtown Core (also known as the Northbank), but surrounding areas on both sides of the river. In this definition, the boundaries are State Street to the north, the St. Johns River to the east, and Interstate 95 to the south and west. This area covers 1,234 acres (499 ha ; 1.928 sq mi ). Downtown Vision, Inc., which oversees Jacksonville's downtown improvement district , covers an even smaller area of about 90 blocks in
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1792-417: The Downtown Core and Southbank, bounded by Church Street in the north, Market Street in the east, Prudential Drive in the south, and Broad Street in the west. Under the broader definition, Downtown Jacksonville is divided into several districts or neighborhood. In addition to the historical Downtown Core, the most commonly used districts are: the Southbank, a commercial and residential district directly across
1848-618: The Mississippi River, the District of Columbia and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Also as of that date, it had access to over 70 ocean, river and lake port terminals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. Following a successful merger application to the Surface Transportation Board , CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation acquired Pan Am Railways in 2022, including
1904-463: The St. Johns River from the Downtown Core; LaVilla , a historically African-American neighborhood west of the Downtown Core; Brooklyn, to the southwest of the Downtown Core; and the Stadium District, an area containing the city's major sports and entertainment venues to the east of the Downtown Core. A historic district encompassing a significant portion of downtown Jacksonville was listed on
1960-668: The Working Waterfront, the Cathedral, the Church, and the Entertainment & Sports District. Downtown Jacksonville is the home to several major corporations, including CSX Corporation , Fidelity National Financial , TIAA Bank , Black Knight Financial , Rayonier Advanced Materials , Interline Brands , Haskell , FIS , and Stein Mart . The site of modern Downtown Jacksonville originated at
2016-509: The area was abandoned. The settlement that became Jacksonville largely formed from two land grants issued in 1816: one to Maria Taylor, née Suarez, and one to Juan LeMaestre. Over time a small settlement including some homes, an inn and a store grew at the Cow Ford, and in 1822, shortly after Spain ceded the Floridas to the United States, resident Isaiah D. Hart proposed establishing a town on
2072-539: The business district burned down in 1854 when sparks from the steamboat Florida started a fire. During the American Civil War , Jacksonville was home to many Union sympathizers, and was occupied for most of the war by Union troops who took the city four separate times. The war devastated Jacksonville and caused over half the population to flee. After the war, the city rebounded quickly when it became Florida's first major tourist destination; though tourism declined by
2128-445: The car is owned by a leasing company or private car owner. The company introduced its current slogan, "How Tomorrow Moves", in 2008. CSX Corporation sold two-thirds of its control of water transport company American Commercial Barge Line in 1998, citing a desire to focus more on rail operations. The founding chairman of CSX Corporation was Prime F. Osborn III of Seaboard, for whom Jacksonville's Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
2184-542: The company and move it from a traditional railroad model to a scheduled railroad model in order to reduce costs and improve the quality of service. Part of this effort includes reducing the number of locomotives in service from 3,000 in late 2017 to between 2,370 and 2,420 in 2020. The company also plans to reduce the number of rail cars it owns from 136,000 in late 2017 to between 104,000 and 109,000 in 2020. In 2017, CSX cut its workforce by 3,300 employees. In 2018, roughly 2,200 jobs were cut. A further reduction of 4,000 positions
2240-430: The crowds. The Mayport Naval Base was uncomfortable with such a big crowd on their border, so the event moved to the newly opened Metropolitan Park in 1982. It remained a free concert as costs were low ( Dizzy Gillespie headlined the 1981 show for just $ 7,500) and sponsors were willing to support it. Churches and other groups provided food and drinks which helped make money. At one time, before Channel 7 decided to use it as
2296-535: The division of its operations during its acquisition by CSX Corporation and the Norfolk Southern Railway . The federal government created Conrail to take over the lines of multiple bankrupt carriers, including the Penn Central Transportation Company and Erie Lackawanna Railway . After railroad regulations were lifted by the 4R Act and the Staggers Act , Conrail began to turn a profit in
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2352-467: The event in 2003 and named Tony Bennett the headliner. However, Bennett was the most expensive act in festival history. He was paid $ 100,000 for his 75-minute performance at Metropolitan Park, plus $ 10,000 for expenses. The festival in 2003 did not charge admission. It was a sunny weekend and nearly 60,000 people attended, but the festival's profits were half a million dollars short of its expenses. When it rained in 2004, attendance numbers fell to 22,000 and
2408-430: The festival lost another half-million dollars. In 2006, the city decided to begin charging admission, but the deficit stayed around $ 500,000. The 2007–2008 budget included significant cuts that required the festival to be scaled back. Saturday and Sunday music was limited to Metropolitan Park whereas, in 2007, concerts were also held at the Florida and Ritz theaters. Downtown Jacksonville Downtown Jacksonville
2464-514: The late 1880s growth and industry continued apace through the late 19th century. On May 3, 1901, downtown Jacksonville was ravaged by a fire that started at a fiber factory. Known as the Great Fire of 1901 , it was one of the worst disasters in Florida history and the largest urban fire in the southeastern United States. In just eight hours, it destroyed the business district and left approximately 10,000 residents homeless. Architect Henry John Klutho
2520-601: The north bank. Hart eventually convinced his neighbors to join him in donating land for the venture, and the first streets were platted in June. The settlement was named "Jacksonville" after Andrew Jackson , who had become popular among many Floridians for his actions in the First Seminole War . It was incorporated in 1832. The town grew in fits and starts: it saw disruption during the Second Seminole War (1835–1842), and
2576-478: The previous year. As of 2019, CSX Corporation was a Fortune 500 company. The CSX Transportation Building is a 251 feet (77 meters) high-rise office building in Jacksonville, Florida . Completed in 1960, the building currently serves as headquarters for CSX Corporation. The building is located in the Northbank area of Downtown Jacksonville , along the banks of the St. Johns River . Its former names include
2632-446: The role earlier that year from Ward, the company underwent several management changes, with Clarence Gooden appointed president. The company went through major leadership changes in 2017 when activist investor Mantle Ridge, a hedge fund that held 4.9% of CSX's stock, demanded a change in the board, that Michael Ward step down as CEO, that the company cut middle management , and that the company hire Hunter Harrison , known for leading
2688-517: The shores of the St. Johns River. Downtown lies on a portion of river that narrows before it empties out into the Atlantic Ocean. The areas strategic location makes it home to a high concentration of bridges. Just in Downtown, there are 5 bridges (listed below) connecting the two halves of Duval County. Major roadways serving Downtown from the suburbs include ( I-10 ) from Baldwin , ( I-95 ) North from
2744-531: The show in 1995 included a $ 5 admission to help cover the shortfall. Vic DiGenti, who produced the event from 1993 to 2000 stated, "We probably lost some of those people who just want to come and hang out, and drink beer." In the late 1990s attendance rose to 20,000, but that wasn't enough to cover shrinking sponsorships and rising artists' contracts. After the show in 2000, WJCT announced their withdrawal of sponsorship, citing large losses, resulting in no festival in 2001 and 2002. The City of Jacksonville resurrected
2800-492: The southwest corner of the Downtown Core, centered on East Bay Street. This area was historically industrial before the abandonment of the Jacksonville Shipyards and related industries. Committed to creating an authentic entertainment experience, The Elbow offers a wealth of diverse, walkable and award-winning culinary, nightlife, live music and performance venues. Cultivated around the historic Florida Theatre, The Elbow
2856-727: The subsidiary High Point, Thomasville and Denton Railroad at High Rock , and the Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway at Norwood . Originally owned jointly by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Norfolk and Western Railway , predecessors to CSX and NS, it was completed in November 1910. Commodities commonly carried by the railroad are grain, sand, gravel, stone, forest products, paper products, coal, coke, cement, clay fertilizer, aluminum, chemicals, iron, and steel. Its principal shippers are Corn Products Company of Winston-Salem,
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#17330849424412912-399: The turnaround three other railroads, as CEO. Within months of Harrison's hiring in spring 2017, several members of CSX's executive management team stepped down. Harrison died on December 16, 2017, and shortly thereafter Chief Operating Officer James M. Foote was named president and chief executive officer. In March 2018, Foote, said CSX would follow-through on Harrison's plans to transform
2968-649: Was a primary figure in the reconstruction of the city. Multiple definitions of Downtown Jacksonville are in common use. Often, the name "Downtown" is used exclusively for the historical core. This is bounded roughly by State Street to the north, Hogans Creek to the east, the St. Johns River to the south, and the LaVilla neighborhood to the west. This definition is used, for example, by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission and their book, Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage . However,
3024-507: Was also taken. The lawyers decided to use "CSX", and the name stuck. In the public announcement, it was said that "CSX is singularly appropriate. C can stand for Chessie, S for Seaboard, and X, which actually has no meaning." However, an August 9, 2016, article on the Railway Age website stated that " ... the 'X' was for 'Consolidated' ". The T had to be added to CSX when used as a reporting mark because reporting marks that end in X means that
3080-473: Was elected Mayor of Jacksonville. He and aide Mike Tolbert founded the Jazz festival and envisioned it as an event that would help the struggling fishing village of Mayport . It began as a one-day free concert featuring regional talent and a major headliner. The producers expected a few hundred people to show up, but a crowd of 25,000 turned out. The following year, attendance was even higher and Mayport could not handle
3136-531: Was important for the new name to include neither of those names because it was a partnership. Employees were asked for suggestions, most of which consisted of combinations of the initials. At the same time, a temporary shorthand name was needed for discussions with the Interstate Commerce Commission . "CSC" was chosen but belonged to a trucking company in Virginia . "CSM" (for "Chessie-Seaboard Merger")
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