CSX Transportation Building

The CSX Transportation Building is an office building in downtown Jacksonville featuring clean lines and the geometric forms typical of International Style and mid-century modern design. The structure rises prominently along the waterfront with glass and steel elements characteristic of its era.

The building was completed in 1960 as headquarters for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad after the company moved to Jacksonville from North Carolina. It subsequently served as the main office for several railroad corporations through a series of industry mergers and consolidations.

The structure represents a period of corporate expansion in American railroad history, marking the transformation of regional rail companies into national transportation networks.

The building sits on Water Street in the Northbank area with easy access to public transportation options nearby. The location puts you within walking distance of other downtown attractions and services.

The building served as the continuous headquarters for four different railroad companies across more than six decades, reflecting the major transformations within the rail industry. This long-term continuity is uncommon for a railroad office building from this era.

Inception: 1960

Architects: KBJ Architects

Architectural style: International Style, mid-century modern

Floors above the ground: 17

Address: 500 Water Street

GPS coordinates: 30.32442,-81.66398

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51