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Long Abandoned Jay Livestock Market Could See New Life
April 16, 2014
The long abandoned Jay Livestock Market could have a future purpose, but exactly what that purpose might be remains to be seen. The livestock market, located on Commerce Street and Coleman Avenue, open in Jay in 1940 and closed around the end of the century.
The West Florida Regional Planning Council held a community meeting Tuesday evening for the public to learn more about the site and participate in the visioning process for the potential revitalization of the market site.
Ideas for the old facility have ranged from tearing it down to reopening it, opening a farmer’s market, antique market and events space, and using the main barn as a space for the FFA and 4-H.
Work is underway to establish a non-profit to head up the revitalization process…with any work to be approved by the Town of Jay and the State of Florida
Pictured: They closed Jay Livestock Market. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Long Abandoned Jay Livestock Market Could See New Life”
>>>>William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings.
The story does not say tearing it down has been discussed at any planning meeting. It says “Ideas for the old facility have ranged from tearing it down to reopening it….”
The statement is meant to give a great range of ideas that have been discussed..whether online, in person or just in general amongst the citizenry.
Tearing it down is not an option per the Town of Jay’s lease with the State. Other than some “cosmetic damage” the structural architecture is amazing and secure
William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings.
Pete- we have considered the dust issue and are aware of it. We who have grown up in AG understand this..
Donna- actually I have crawled through the space and you really are not looking at a lot of money in supplies ( I know how to estimate labor and materials) and we would do like we did with the Jay Historical Society and rally residents to volunteer some labor as well as we have resources in Forestry division and correctional camps. I challenge you to get involved and maybe understand before you draw conclusions. And of course we will certainly not accept your money.
Jeremy, NJ, Nathan, and Sandra thank you for being a part of that revitalization and for remaining positive.
Those of us on city council and all involved have worked really hard to save this place and get this revitalization off the ground. We want everyone to be involved and have a part of this project.
Kind Regards,
Jane Hayes
Town Councilwoman
The Town of Jay has seen nothing but improvement. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed face lift after face lift from almost all downtown businesses, new restaurants opening, beautification projects all throughout the town, and I’ve noticed a slew of new faces, which all indicate economic growth. Maybe Donna is reliving the 20s? But 2014 projects nothing but a bright future for Jay!
I have lived in Jay my whole 56 yrs of life. It hurts when one of our own moves away and then bashes our town. Yes there are some buildings in need of major repair, but we also have new businesses and that is not counting the building that have been rejuvenated and now are functioning businesses. We also have a Museum that took up 2 of those rejuvenated building. The Jay Historical Society Museum was chosen by Santa Rosa county to house the Viva 500 Time Capsule, which we see as an honor. The residents of Jay are glad that the livestock market is being looked at. I would love to take my grandkids there to see how farm life works and give them the love for country living.
I agree with that Wells Feller , I still LOVE JAY , I may not be there anymore but I will not put down the place that raised me . LOVE JAY !!
Donna,
The whole town is falling apart, really? I haven’t noticed it falling apart. Where do you live now? It seems unfair that you can say the whole town is falling apart and no one cares. I have lived here my whole life of 32 years and I love this town. I believe it is far from falling apart, actually it is quite the opposite. I don’t believe we are hurting to be losing a resident that has those feelings about the town and I am glad you relocated to be honest then. Hope your new town lives up to your standards.
I think they should just tear it down. I grew up there (I left a long time ago) and I agree with Pete about the dust from the peanuts and cotton. It is completely falling down and would have to undergo extensive (aka expensive) renovations. It should have been dealt with a long time ago instead of waiting this long. The whole town is falling apart and no one seems to care. They have managed to save some of the buildings and landmarks but progress has left it in the dust. This particular site is truly not worth the money that would need to be spent. Of course, I guess it would depend on who is doing the spending.
Who owns it?
Has anyone thought about all the dust here from peanuts and cotton from August until January? If you parked a car in this area it would be covered in inches of dust in no time. Traffic during this season would be a nuisance to the peanut company and cotton ginning.