Once a Warehouse, This building built in 1922 was converted into an 8,000 square foot reception hall, with a 1700 square foot dance floor. A nostalgic look featuring a large open arched ceiling with an old world brick wall interior. Consider us for your wedding, reception or other special event.

Rental information

We rent by the day and by the hour with a minimum four requirement. Please contact us for rates and details. The facility comes with unlimited Ice. A bar for your refreshments. Table and Chairs for up to 200. You may bring in your own caterer. There is a professional dj system in place that can be used for a small deposit. We have a capacity for 248 people.  Clean up is included in your rental if rented for the day, there is a fee if rented by the hour. Decoration for your event is also available.

Contact

You can reach us at 904-353-1748. You can also contact us at our e-mail address: brooklynroyl@aol.com.

Location

We are located at 365 Park Street Jacksonville, Fl 32204

We are on the corner of Park Street and Price Street in the old Brooklyn area of Jacksonville. This lies between Riverside and Downtown Jacksonville. We are one block from the view of the St Johns river with a beautiful view of Jacksonville downtown.

History

This building has had many uses since 1922. It was first a car dealership. The main dance hall is where the cars were stored. It was later a laundry. The floor was slightly sloped to the middle for the water drainage. Because of this, we had to float the dance floor. That is what gives the dance floor the smooth spring it has.  After the laundry, my father ran his business out of it. Roy L Smith ran a theatre wholesale business out this location for over 40 years. He made his own popcorn, roasted his own peanuts and made snowcone and fountain syrup. His brand was ROYL. After my father passed, my mother and I gutted the warehouse, replaced the electrical completely, refurbished the plumbing, built new bathrooms, the stage and bar. We also had 20 tons of Air Conditioning installed. We tried to leave much of what the main hall was alone. Other than painting the ceiling and pressure washing the walls, it remains as it was.