Mike's Historic Buildings

Welcome to my collection of photographs and commentary on historic homes and buildings in various cities. I'm most interested in apartment buildings and multi-family homes, but will include any building that appeals to me.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Welcome to Florida

Usually, when we drive to Florida we enter the state by way of Interstate 75, but on a recent visit a traffic back-up motivated us to seek o...

Monday, February 24, 2014

A Capitol View

Here's a look at the Capitol Record Building in Hollywood as seen from a nearby parking lot looking over a mural. Among the faces on th...

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Lonely Hearts House

This interesting old house at 1120 Acosta Street in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood supposedly had a role in the 2006 Joh...

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Wayfarers Chapel

This historic church was dedicated in 1951 in a spectacular location overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, south...

Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Martha Washington

This hotel/apartment in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood was named the Martha Washington to play off the name of the Georg...

Monday, July 29, 2013

A Klutho House For Sale

We recently had the opportunity to tour the Stockton Broome Residence, a beautiful home in historic Avondale, designed by architect H.J. Klu...

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About Me

TV Mike: My career in local television news has taken me all over the country. TV news is and has been my focus and love, but I've retained a life-long interest in buildings and architecture that began in the historic neighborhoods of my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. When I was growing up I often urged my dad to "drive through Riverside (or Avondale/San Marco/Springfield) on the way home." I wanted to see the old houses and buildings. They made me happy. They still do. I don't live in Jacksonville anymore, but my wife and I have a "getaway" place on the river in San Marco and we are often there. And just as when I was a kid, I still enjoy walking, biking or driving through these historic neighborhoods on the St. Johns River. The streets are lined with live oaks and palm trees, beautiful homes, inviting apartment buildings and small neighborhood commercial buildings dating back to the turn of the last century. I'd like to share some of my favorites on this blog. I intend to eventually add pictures and commentary on historic neighborhoods in other cities that I love, but I'm starting with Jacksonville because that's where I started.

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