The community history behind how Springfield survived Jacksonville’s Great Fire of 1901

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Springfield residents have a long history of advocating for their neighborhood.

During the Great Fire of 1901, they formed a bucket brigade to help stop the flames from spreading to their homes.

Hogan’s Creek also acted as a natural barrier.

As a result, Springfield survived and became one of the few prominent neighborhoods left standing.

After the fire, there was strong enthusiasm to rebuild, attracting new architects like Henry Klutho, who introduced cutting-edge styles that helped Springfield thrive.

Most of the homes you see in Springfield today were built during the population boom between 1901 and 1920.