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Council designates 29 East Adams Street a local landmark, citing architectural significance
Summary
The council unanimously approved landmark designation for a two‑story masonry building at 29 East Adams Street, recognizing its mid‑century redesign by architect Taylor Hardwick and earlier 1915 construction by Henry John Clutho and finding the structure suitable for restoration.
Jacksonville City Council approved ordinance 2025‑0015 designating 29 East Adams Street as a local landmark.
Planning staff told the committee the two‑story masonry building, originally constructed in 1915 and later redesigned in 1965 by architect Taylor Hardwick, met four of the seven designation criteria in the Historic Preservation Code: association with downtown history, architectural influences, association with prominent architects (Henry John Clutho and Taylor Hardwick), and overall suitability for preservation or restoration. The staff report described original features (roof deck with wire glass skylights, pilasters with cast stone and terracotta ornamentation) and later mid‑century modifications (plate glass windows, decorative glass tiles and aluminum fins) and concluded the building remains sufficiently intact for restoration.
Jack Shad, speaking for the building owner, said the owner supports designation and plans to restore the building and return it to service. The Historic Preservation Commission had unanimously recommended designation on December 11. The council recorded a vote of seven yeas, zero nays to approve the landmark designation.
The local landmark listing is intended to support preservation and restoration efforts for the building and recognizes its ties to two prominent local architects.
