About the San Marco Preservation Society
Our Mission
The San Marco Preservation Society’s mission is to preserve and renew the San Marco neighborhood as an area of historical and architectural significance for the education, enjoyment, and benefit of residents, visitors, and the community at large.
A BRIEF HISTORY
In 1901, at the time of the Great Jacksonville Fire, the Southbank was primarily a ferry landing and shipyard site. As fire ravaged the Northbank, the Southbank became a refuge for families. South Jacksonville was formed in 1907, and development began in earnest with the opening of the St. John’s River (Acosta) Bridge in 1921. Telfair Stockton bought 80 acres of land north of the Mitchell Estate for the new San Marco subdivision and business center. The street names and business district were inspired by the Piazza di San Marco in Venice, Italy.
San Marco was an immediate success. An additional subdivision, Villa Alexandria, was then platted on the overgrown estate in 1929. The first two homes in this development were built by Carl and John Swisher, who had just moved their King Edward Cigar Company from Chicago to Jacksonville.
In 1932, Greater Jacksonville absorbed the South Jacksonville municipality and development transformed the area into much of the community seen today.
STAFF
San Marco Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall
& Stockton Cottage
(904) 206-7421
Tour Appointments
Mondays & Thursdays 11:00a-4:00p
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2024-2025 Officers
David Paulk
President
TBA
Vice President
Michelle Lang
Secretary
Matt Stupski
Treasurer
Committee Chairs
available
Beautification
Madelen Salter
Membership
Anita Feltman
Public Relations
Robin Robinson
Historic Resources
Michael McGowan
Safety & Nuisance
Linzee Ott
Governance
Mike Field
Events
Grace Davis
Planning & Zoning
William Michaelis
Legal
Logan Cross
Traffic, Pedestrian, & Bicycle
available
Arts
available
Grants
Grace Davis
CPAC
Linzee Ott
Preservation Hall
Logan Cross
Resiliency & Sustainability
Pat Andrews
Parks
Directors Emeritus
Zim Boulos
Lori Boyer
Linzee Ott
Suzanne Perritt
Rob Smith
Mary Toomey
Special Projects
San Marco By Design
Andrew Dickson | Valerie Feinberg | Doug Skiles
Advisory Members
Joe Carlucci
City Council District 5
Keith Kimball
Joe Cronk
Cronk Duch Architecture
Desiree Bailey
SMMA Liaison