JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Springfield residents have a long history of advocating for their neighborhood.
During the Great Fire of 1901, they formed a bucket brigade to help stop the flames from spreading to their homes.
Hogan’s Creek also acted as a natural barrier.
As a result, Springfield survived and became one of the few prominent neighborhoods left standing.
After the fire, there was strong enthusiasm to rebuild, attracting new architects like Henry Klutho, who introduced cutting-edge styles that helped Springfield thrive.
Most of the homes you see in Springfield today were built during the population boom between 1901 and 1920.
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