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Historic Preservation Board presents semiannual report; Joynerville gateway project lacks HUD funding
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board reported on documentation projects including the FEC railroad station, released the 'Joynerville and Beyond' study, and said a planned Joynerville gateway pocket park lost HUD funding; the board will pursue signage, plaques and a memorial wall with community partners.
The Titusville Historic Preservation Board presented its semiannual report at the Jan. 28 City Council meeting, summarizing recent research and community outreach and outlining next steps for recognizing historic resources in the Joynerville area.
Board members described documentation of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Station; the railroad owner declined to cooperate and had remodeled the building such that the board chose not to pursue further action. Historian board members documented the structure and recommended that documentation suffice in the absence of owner cooperation.
The board also released the "Joynerville and Beyond" report, which was finalized and posted to the city website; demand required an additional printing beyond the first 50 copies. The report recommends community-driven memorialization of African American heritage in the former Joynerville business district, including signage, plaques and a proposed gateway on South Street. A small parcel of city-owned land was made available but HUD funding for a gateway pocket park fell through; the board said citizens are now exploring alternatives such as a memorial wall on private property.
Board members told council they plan an annual workshop in May 2025 (National Historic Preservation Month) to promote recognition of older structures without formal designation and to encourage rehabilitation and reuse.
Council accepted the semiannual report; board members asked for continued city support for outreach and modest logistical assistance for the May workshop.
