Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
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Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Local business owners rescue historic downtown Gainesville block from demolition
Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation sells three North Main Street buildings for $1.2 million.
Alachua family celebrates 100 years of land ownership
Lumpkins family purchased 6-acre plot in Alachua for $500.
Holiday History: July 4th and unalienable rights
Where do your rights as an American come from?
Community dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry
1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Trenton’s Hausner, Petrello sign with Montreat College
Hausner played basketball and Petrello played baseball this year for Tigers.
Women’s History Month: 5 women who shaped Gainesville
March marks 45 years of celebrating women’s contributions across U.S.
Lincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall
“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center
Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
118-year-old church turned museum keeps Hawthorne’s history
Church gave building to city in win-win.
Union Academy shows local Black community’s love of education
School thrived through difficult environment.
Unassuming home belies rich history of A. Quinn Jones
Museum, cultural center honors leading Gainesville educator.
A look at Alachua County’s top 10 athletes of all time
Reflecting on some of county’s all-time greats.
Top famous names from Alachua County
From an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
Holiday History: Hanukkah
"Festival of Lights" takes place over the next week.
A walk through history: 5 significant events in Alachua County
In its 200 years, Alachua County has seen fire and flood, sickness and prosperity. It has changed in shape and in enterprise, every shift moving the […]
Gainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater
City Commission to finalize decision.
A road, a fence and a bluff: How Alachua County divided in 1925
Rumors of split simmered before quickly turning to action.
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to receive Florida Historic Marker
Designation to be celebrated on Sunday.
Gainesville High’s class of ‘59 meets for 65th reunion
Classmates plan to end long run of reunions.
Florida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
1924 Paris Olympics kickstarted traditions still loved in 2024
UF researcher explains importance of 1924 games.
Holiday History: July 4th and unalienable rights
Where do your rights as an American come from?
Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth at Bo Diddley Plaza
Jubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.