Jacksonville Florida Prime F. Osborn Convention Center
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is a 265,000-square-foot (24,600 m2) convention center located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in 1986, it was built incorporating Jacksonville's Union Station as well as several thousand square feet of newly built structure.
Located in the Jacksonville neighborhood of LaVilla, the Prime Osborn contains two exhibition halls totaling 78,500 square feet (7,290 m2), several ballrooms and meetings rooms. The City of Jacksonville is looking to replace the Prime Osborn within the next decade, with a larger 500,000+ square foot convention center in downtown Jacksonville. The Convention Center station of the JTA Skyway is located across the street.
LaVilla, at that time a suburb of Jacksonville, was for many years an important railroad hub. The first union station in the area was built by the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway (later part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) in 1883. The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railway (also later part of the ACL) began to use it in 1884. Other terminals served the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad (later part of the Seaboard Air Line Railway), the Florida East Coast Railway, and the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway.
The company was incorporated in 1894 by Henry Flagler, who owned the Florida East Coast Railway. Its first Union Depot opened on February 4, 1895, and was completed on January 15, 1897. It came to be known as the Flagler Depot.
New York architect Kenneth M. Murchison won the competition for designing the terminal by borrowing freely from the design of New York's Pennsylvania Station, which in turn had been modeled after the ancient Roman Baths of Caracalla. The terminal was constructed 1917-1919. Murchison was an interesting guy, born in NYC, educated at Columbia University and in Europe, and became known as one of the finest RR station architects in the US. He designed stations for the PRR, Lackawanna, and even the main RR station in Havana, Cuba. He died in 1938.
When second Union Station built by Murchison opened in 1919 (on the site of the original one), it was the largest railroad station in the South. At its peak, the terminal handled as many as 142 trains and 20,000 passengers a day. Some of the passenger trains handled in Jacksonville were 18 to 22 railcars long. Within the terminal, there was a restaurant, snack bars, newsstands, a barber shop, florist, a drug store, and gift shops. The Jacksonville terminal had 32 tracks. 29 of those tracks were passenger tracks with platforms. Of those, 1-15 were stub or head tracks, which ended at the bumper posts. (Some of these massive decorative concrete posts still stand within the Convention Center Concourse).The station was last used on January 3, 1974; Amtrak moved to a new Jacksonville station several miles north. In 1982, a public-private partnership was started, led by former CSX chairman Prime F. Osborn III. The new convention center opened on October 17, 1986.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority has plans to convert the convention center back into a railroad terminal with the re-opening of passenger travel down the Florida East Coast Railway and eventually commuter rail. This plan will rebuild the passenger platforms and restore the convention center back into a rail terminal. The convention center is to stay at the location, with a convention center and rail terminal complex.
Northeast Florida Model Railroaders presents the 1/87 HO scale modular model railroad and the Jacksonville Florida Union Station Terminal. The model station was first scratch built by Larry Brennan and later restored by Carl Corsi. The model is owned by Northeast Florida Model Railroaders Incorporated and maintained by Mr. Corsi. There isn't a model company anywhere in the world that has manufactured a model kit of this building. It isn't a plastic kit but rather a scratch built made from wood. Larry Brennan carefully designed and scaled down the original building to 1/87 true HO scale for model railroading purposes. Our layout is controlled by the latest NCE digital command control system (DCC) and features model railroad manufactures such as Athearn, Broadway Limited Imports, Bachmann Trains, Mikes Train House (MTH) etc. Northeast Florida Model Railroaders represents the greater Jacksonville Florida metropolitan area and is a group of model railroad enthusiasts who strive to educate and share our hobby with public open houses and around the world through our videos. At our home location in Jacksonville Florida our layout is twenty two feet wide and eighty feet long housed inside a 9,000 square foot warehouse.
The camera used to create the cab ride effects and the overall video is a Sony High Definition Action Cam HDR-AS10 featuring the Carl Zeiss Tessar HD lens system. Log on to neflamodelrr.org to learn more.
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More pan and lift shots of the old Jacksonville Terminus (Train station) facade. This is now the Prime Osborn Convention Center
President Obama in Jacksonville
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters at a rally at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, July 19. 2012 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Top Tourist Attractions in Jacksonville (state Florida) - Travel Guide
Top Tourist Attractions in Jacksonville (state Florida) - Travel Guide:
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Dames Point Bridge, Downtown Jacksonville, Florida Theatre, Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Little Talbot Island State Park, Museum of Contemporary Art, Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Museum of Science and History, Ritz Theater and Museum, Adventure Landing
Special Guests at The Geat Outdoors Event 2013
Special Guests! Be the first to check out all the latest 2014 model Boats, RVs and Gear at The Great Outdoors Event. This huge indoor event is being hosted at the Prime Osborne Convention Center on September 13 -- 14 -- 15, 2013.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at this years event check out the exhibitor info page which includes the venue floor plan as well as the details of the vendor agreement. Contact us with any questions and we'll be happy to help.
Show Hours: Friday Sept 13 10am-7pm, Saturday Sept 14 10am-7pm, Sunday Sept 15 10am-6pm
Directions: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 630-4000
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Winning Design: Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center
Video of the winning design for the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center to be built in LaVilla, just west of downtown. The winning design was by Pond/Michael Baker.
Jacobs Presents the Jacksonville Convention Center
The Jacobs Team is pleased to present this video rendering of the proposed Jacksonville Convention Center; bringing a resurgence to the downtown core and continuing the responsible development as directed by the Downtown Investment Authority.
As the top-ranked proposed solution, our holistic offering includes:
A one-of-a-kind, off-balance sheet non-debt, unique funding capability requiring no City capital; all funding will come from a private funding source which is based on the City’s credit strength.
Key to our proposal is a one-of-a-kind private funding model which protects the City’s credit rating and bonding capacity through a non-debt funding structure.
An iconic Northbank design element to bridge the downtown to a vital and prosperous energetic riverfront, shipyards, and the Southbank development.
A low risk / low impact solution to fortify the downtown environment through our existing JEA resilience work for the City of Jacksonville.
Incorporation of a design that will positively impact pedestrian use and engage the river’s water edge with public space.
The Cummer Garden Stairway To Heaven
My visual experience to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida. - See More At:
Overland Bridge Design-Build - Jacksonville, Florida
The Overland Bridge design-build project is the largest design-build in the history of Jacksonville, FL. The project extends from Emerson street to the Fuller Warren Bridge over the St. Johns River. Several innovations were implemented to minimize impacts to the surrounding area, including: access to major hospitals; non-bifurcation of land under the Overland Bridge itself; and a substantial increase in level of service to the Atlantic Avenue interchange, among others.
Savannah Convention Center
Savannah Convention center at dusk with river views
15 Days The American South NAA3000
Orlando - The City Beautiful
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Visit Disneyworld
Fruits rule in Florida! Have fruits!
Silver Springs
Silver River State Park
Silver Springs Nature Park
Tallahassee - Capital of Florida
Historic Capital Museum
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Florida State University
Apalachicola - Florida's Historic City on the Bay
Trinity Episcopal Church
Orman House
Raney House
Pensacola - City of Five Flags
Perdido Key
Historic Pensacola Village
Pensacola Lighthouse
New Orleans - Birthplace of Jazz
Visit Mardi Gras World
Visit French Quarter
Everyone knows the tune, now get to know the taste: Jambalaya, Crawfish pie, Fillet Gumbo
Natchez
Longwood
Natchez National Historical Park
St Mary's Basilica
Vicksburg
Vicksburg National Military Park
USS Cairo
Memphis - Home of the Blues
Visit Graceland
Visit Sun Studio
Visit National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis barbecues are as legendary as the king of rock and roll
Nashville - Music City
Visit Grand Ole Orpy
Visit Ryman Auditorium
Visit Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Get clobbered on cobbler, it's the best fun anyone can have without getting drunk
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Cherokee
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Islands Park
Mountain Farm Museum
Charleston - The Holy City
Ride on Charleston Water Taxi
Visit Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Grits: Soul food in the Holy City goes hand in hand.
Savannah - Turf Grass Capital of the World
Stroll along Historic District
Jacksonville - Where Florida Begins
Jacksonville Maritime Museum
St Augustine
Visit Old St Augustine Village
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
In the land of citrus fruits, load up on the Vit C
Daytona Beach
Ever wondered what Fun tastes like? Wonder no more, a Cerviche will answer that
The key to a happy belly is a Key Lime Pie
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Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc. is proud to announce its 34th ANNUAL JACKSONVILLE MODEL TRAINAND RAILROADIANA SHOW AND SALE. This unique event will be held this year on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida. This location is the former Jacksonville Union Terminal, conveniently located off the Forsyth exit (353A), I-95
Over 300 tables representing dealers from all over the nation will have model items in all gauges and Railroad Antiques for sale. This is Florida's largest combination show, displaying items for both the modeler and railbuff alike all under one roof. The model railroader may choose from Lionel, American Flyer, LGB, Marklin or Ives Trains from the past or present. The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables, signs or any other artifacts actually utilized by the railroads. Both collecting interests represent truly unique pieces of Americana.
As an extra feature of this show there will be a large working layout for all to view during all open show hours.
Attendees will be able to relive the glory days of railroading in Florida when the Seaboard Railroad, Florida East Coast Railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad were king
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Once again, this once a year event will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Admission is $7.00, children under 12 are free. Parking is free in the main lot only. Light lunch will be served.
For other details or dealer information please call (813) 949.7197 and ask for Alan Altman
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Our Union Terminal- Jacksonville's Railroad Station from 1919 until 1974
History Jacksonville explores the amazing history of old Union Terminal (now the Prime Osborn Convention Center) and it's predecessor Flagler (Union) Depot. George Farrar presents a people's history of the station & photographs of the station, railyard and trains during it's heyday, of the abandonment in the 1970s and it's rebirth as a convention center. Just shy of it's 100th birthday, Union Station looks ready for another hundred years. Enjoy all of our shows at theleftturnnetwork.com TheJaxLeft is a Progressive, Public Affairs Channel for the People of Jacksonville, Florida.
SAL 4505 Centipede approaching Panama Park on JTRM
Seaboard 4505 Centipede approaching Panama Park on the Jacksonville Terminal Railroad Museum layout.
ACL 1504- Prepping for Painting
Atlantic Coast Line's USRA light Pacific, built in 1919, had been on display for fifty-five years- in front of the ACL (now CSX) headquarters in downtown Jacksonville, until moved to the parking lot of the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. The years have taken their toll on the old girl, and, thanks to donations from Trains magazine and CSX, she is to be painted and cosmetically restored. Today, volunteers from the North Florida Chapter of the NRHS and the Southeast Chapter of the R&LHS were among those who came out to scrape off vinyl lettering and scuff up the surface for the professional team that will paint her later. this presentation, made of stills and stop-action video, will give you some idea of the task involved. The 1504 is ninety-six years old and is almost unchanged in appearance from her building by ALCO in 1919..
TW TrainWorx presents the Denver Union Station
One of the newest additions to our Classic Landmark Series - the Denver Union Station Limited Edition... only 66 will be made!
Each station is handcrafted in the USA and selling for $2997.00 which includes shipping!
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Or call TrainDame aka Dorcie to place your order: (214) 634-2965
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Helen Alvaré shares her life story at the Florida Eucharistic Congress March 24 Jacksonville, FL
held at the
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St., Jacksonville, Florida
March 24 & 25, 2017
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Friday Night
Helen Alvaré
Helen_AlvareHelen Alvaré is a Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law, where she teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. She publishes on matters concerning marriage, parenting, non-marital households, and the First Amendment religion clauses. She is faculty advisor to the law school’s Civil Rights Law Journal, and the Latino/a Law Student Association, a consultor for the Pontifical Council of the Laity (Vatican City), an advisor to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, D.C.), founder of WomenSpeakforThemselves.com, and an ABC news consultant. She cooperates with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations as a speaker and a delegate to various United Nations conferences concerning women and the family.
In addition to her books, and her publications in law reviews and other academic journals, Professor Alvaré publishes regularly in news outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, and USA Today. She also speaks at academic and professional conferences in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Australia.
Prior to joining the faculty of George Mason, Professor Alvaré taught at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America; represented the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before legislative bodies, academic audiences and the media; and was a litigation attorney for the Philadelphia law firm of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young.
Professor Alvaré received her law degree from Cornell University School of Law and her master’s degree in Systematic Theology from the Catholic University of America.
Keynote Address by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
held at the
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St., Jacksonville, Florida
March 24 & 25, 2017