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Wayne Wood | Historical Preservation: A Radical Conservative Liberal Concept
Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Duval County’s history and architecture, Wayne is called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” He raises concerns about the ownership of history, restoration versus renovation, when modern becomes historic, and landmarks of the future. In his presentation, Wayne explores the dynamics of historic preservation from both a national and local perspective.
Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Duval County’s history and architecture, Wayne is called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” He is the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market, and Friends of Hemming Park. In 2020 he published his fourteenth book on local history. Folio Weekly called him "The Most Interesting Man in Jacksonville."
