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
South Jacksonville City Hall
Office Administrator
Katie Kennedy
(904) 396-0081
Office Administrator Hours:
Mon / Wed / Thurs: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023-2024 Officers
David Paulk
President
TBA
Vice President
Michelle Lang
Secretary
Matt Stupski
Treasurer
Lauren Carlucci
Immediate Past President
Committee Chairmen
Pat Andrews
Beautification
Anna Valent
Membership
vacant
Public Relations
Robin Robinson
Historic Resources
Brittany Hegi
Safety & Nuisance
Linzee Ott
Governance
Melissa White
Events
vacant
Planning & Zoning
William Michaelis
Legal
Logan Cross
Traffic, Pedestrian, & Bicycle
vacant
Arts
vacant
Grants
vacant
CPAC
Matt Stupski
Preservation Hall
Special Projects
Andrew Dickson | Valerie Feinberg | Doug Skiles
San Marco By Design
Directors Emeritus
Zim Boulos
Lori Boyer
Suzanne Perritt
Rob Smith
Advisory Members
Joe Cronk
Keith Kimball
Doug Skiles
Other
Joe Carlucci
City Council District 5
Desiree Bailey
SMMA Liaison