In November 2025, Springfield Preservation and Revitalization acquired the Drew Residence at 245 W 3rd Street to save the property from demolition by neglect. In December 2025, we launched the Drew Rehabilitation Fund to raise capital for the project.

We intend to turn this historic landmark into a community space with Springfield archive, community living room, and small business incubator.

Bringing this vision to life will cost approximately $1.5 million. We are pursuing funds at the federal, state, and local levels and asking members of the community to donate to this work. Gifts to the Drew Rehabilitation Fund support capital and related operating expenses for the rehabilitation of the Drew Residence.

We believe that our acquisition and rehabilitation of the Drew Residence represents a novel approach to addressing demolition by neglect and ensuring historic preservation that will be replicable for historic properties in both the Springfield community and throughout the City of Jacksonville.

Gifts are tax deductible and donors receive recognition in a variety of ways. Please see our Sponsor Recognition materials. Email [email protected] for more information on giving.

(Proposed rendering of a restored Drew Residence, courtesy of JAA Architecture)

Thank you to our partners at the City of Jacksonville, Atlantic Engineering Services, Avant Construction Group, and JAA Architecture

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