National Register of Historic Places

San Jose Administration Building

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Listed
April 9, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000760

About this property

San Jose Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church located at 7423 San Jose Boulevard, in the San Jose section of Jacksonville, Florida in the United States. It was built in 1925 as the San Jose Estates Administration Building. On April 10, 1985. it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the San Jose Administration Building. The San Jose Estates Administration Building was built in 1925 by the developers of San Jose Estates. After the real estate boom collapsed, Alfred I. duPont acquired the property. Upon his death in 1935, the property passed to his widow, Jesse Ball duPont. In 1941 Mrs. duPont agreed to let it be used for Episcopal worship services and it became known as Grace Chapel. The cadets from the Bolles Military Academy located across the street used it as their chapel also and attended Sunday worship services as a body. In 1949 Mrs. duPont gave the property to the Episcopal Diocese of Florida for the founding of a new congregation, and in 1951, Grace Chapel (as it was first known) became an Episcopal Parish, with The Reverend Grover Alison as its founding priest. Alison was also serving as the priest at Church Of Our Savior in Mandarin at the same time. In 1952 he left Mandarin and moved to San Jose. In 1971, Grace Chapel Parish became San Jose Episcopal Church as the term "Chapel" no longer accurately described the broad mission of the church. The Day School began as a mission of the church with a kindergarten program and was established to provide excellent academics in a Christian environment. This tradition continues today and the school has expanded and grown to now serve students in grades Pre-K 3 through sixth grade. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. San Jose Episcopal Church is still a functioning parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. Its current rector is the Rev. Stephen Courtney Britt.

Location

7423 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
30.24399, -81.62623

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When was San Jose Administration Building listed on the National Register?

San Jose Administration Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1985.

What type of historic resource is San Jose Administration Building?

San Jose Administration Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for San Jose Administration Building?

The period of significance for San Jose Administration Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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