The Historic Springfield Tour of Homes is in the books! Well over 1000+ came through to checkout unique homes, enjoy our walkable & bikeable 'hood and catch some good food-music-brews after. The drizzle didn't keep you away! THANK YOU to selfless volunteers & generous sponsors!

We're honored to be recognized by the @CityofJax for our work revitalizing commercial areas of the Springfield Historic District! Read about it: sparcouncil.org/spar_wins_hi…

This STUNNING home is unlike any you've ever seen before. Originally a candy shop in 1928, it's been transformed! See this & other beautiful properties at the Historic Springfield Tour of Homes on May 19 & 20! Buy your *discounted* early bird tix now at springfieldtour.com

One of our favorite ways to enjoy the upcoming Historic Springfield Tour of Homes (on May 19 & 20) and explore the neighborhood is the guided bicycle tour provided by @e2ridebiketours, May 19th @ 1pm. Buy your Tour of Homes tickets for a *discount* now at springfieldtour.com

This enthralling 1905 home showcases blend of Victorian and 1940's style, rooms filled with Americana: vintage movie posters, rare books, pulp magazines, old photos, antique radios & vinyl records. The Tour of Homes is this weekend, May 19 & 20. Tickets at springfieldtour.com

The Historic Springfield Tour of Homes is just a couple days away, May 19 & 20 from 12-5pm. Grab **discounted** Early Bird tickets now at springfieldtour.com! Walk, bike or drive - rain or shine!

Springfield Historic District is known for its robust tree canopy, as depicted on this 1909 postcard. We're working with the @CityofJax to ensure we have healthy trees for decades to come. Want a tree in Springfield? Complete the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/8G7PSN5

Current mood: Lazy as cats on a Sunday. #cats #sparjax

A photo of former President John F. Kennedy campaignig in Springfield on Main Street on October 18th, 1960. From Main Street, he traveled south into Downtown and gave a speech at @HemmingPark. Happy Presidents Day. Read the text of his speech here: presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=…

Thursday evening! Join us for a LOT of news about projects, events and businesses in our neighborhood. We'll also welcome Kelly Rich, new Executive Director, and introduce her to the community. Have questions? Bring them! Info: facebook.com/events/33826498…

Hanging out on the porch, waiting for Santa to come on a balmy Christmas Eve. #sparjax #porchlife #historicspringfield

It's December 1st! We have A LOT of holiday traditions in & around our neighborhood this time of year, but here's a new one: snap shots from the community tree lighting on W. 4th Street. Swing by any night of the week to check it out.

Need: Volunteers to serve on the Jacksonville PorchFest planning committee. Next year's event is set for Nov 3rd, 2018, but the work has already started! Committee will provide high level planning & coordination of the event. Interested? Send an email to [email protected]

Flip through the pages of The 06 District magazine, featuring the many of the events, activities & businesses that help build community in the Springfield Historic District. The first issue is themed "Consumption". The magazine is a prototype project from Ben Cross. #sparjax