The Art of Light
Glass is one of the oldest artistic materials. Since medieval times, the art of stained-glass windows in churches and cathedrals has served to decorate, educate, inspire awe and offer honor and glory to God. And the churches of Jacksonville are replete with examples of this ancient art form. Light reflects divinity Abbott Suger of St. […]
Historic preservation on full display during book signing
Highly anticipated Bicentennial Edition released for sale It was an evening of historic proportions, as author Dr. Wayne W. Wood unveiled and signed the second, updated printing of Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage – Landmarks for the Future, Bicentennial Edition. The latest volume of the book, originally printed in January of 1989, made its debut at a […]
Riverside Avondale Preservation awards, gala venue announced
It was standing room only at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd when a crowd of 200 attended the Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) annual meeting Feb. 20, which featured a change in board leadership, a list of annual preservation award winners and the beginning of a history series taught by RAP Founder Wayne Wood. […]
