St. James Building, Jacksonville

Name: St. James Building
Address: 117 W Duval St, Jacksonville, 32202-3700, United States

#25 among attractions in Jacksonville

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The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece. ()

Architectural style: Chicago schoolCoordinates: 30°19'48"N, 81°39'32"W

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117 W Duval StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville 32202-3700 United States

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St. James Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~1020 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
5 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~1910 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
10 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
23 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
27 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~350 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
2 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1710 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
9 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville
38 min walk • J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Durkeeville community in northwest Jacksonville. Constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1936, it was the city's first municipal recreation field, and served as its primary baseball park before the construction of Wolfson Park in 1954.
~1530 ftS
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~510 ftSW
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
3 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
11 min walk • The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility".
~1210 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a historic Catholic church in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. A parish church in the Diocese of St. Augustine, it represents Jacksonville's oldest Catholic congregation. The current building, dating to 1910, was added to the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James Building open?

St. James Building is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Building?

Nearby attractions include Memorial Park, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville (2 min walk), James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville (3 min walk), Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville (3 min walk).

How to get to St. James Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Building:

Train

James Weldon Johnson Park (2 min walk)
Rosa Parks (6 min walk)

Bus

Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (6 min walk)
Bay J • Lines: 1, 10, 15, 1A, 1B, 21, 5 (6 min walk)