At the Arlington Mod & More Home Tour Symposium featuring “A Conversation with Ted Pappas,” hosted by author and FSCJ professor Tim Gilmore, OAI announced a new series of historic markers that will recognize Arlington’s Mid-Century Modern heritage. OAI unveiled the first marker in the series which is dedicated to the impressive career of Ted Pappas. The group surprised him with the announcement and presented him with a commemorative replica of the marker.
“OAI is so proud to celebrate Mr. Pappas and his work to create and preserve Mid-Century Modern architecture in Arlington and his significant impact on the Jacksonville community overall,” said Steve Matchett, Executive Director of OAI. “This was a special day for all of us who respect and admire Mr. Pappas. We are so pleased that with this historic marker, his contributions to our community will continue to be remembered for generations to come.”
With a career that spans more than 60 years, Pappas has designed or restored more than 40 buildings throughout Northeast Florida from iconic churches to Mid-Century Modern high rises and public libraries. Equally important are his contributions to preserving some of the city's most endangered historic structures including Old Duval High School, Old St. Andrews Church and Epping Forest Yacht Club.
Pappas is President of PBV Architects and an active force in Northeast Florida architecture as a designer and builder of commercial, governmental, and residential projects. A graduate of Clemson University, he worked for local architecture firms with noted Mid-Century Modern architects including Robert Broward and Taylor Hardwick before starting his own firm. He served for a time as president of the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and later became president of the national organization. Pappas is a member of the AIA College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society, achieved by only 3% of AIA members.