Sanford Augustus Brookins
Sanford Augustus Brookins | |
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| Born | May 9, 1877 |
| Died | June 22, 1968 (aged 91) |
| Other names | Sanford Augustus Brookings, Sanford Brookins, S. A. Brookins |
| Education | Dorchester Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, builder, construction firm owner, businessperson |
| Years active | 1916–1965 |
| Spouse | Leola Calloway |
Sanford Augustus Brookins (1877–1968), also known as Sanford Augustus Brookings, was an American architect, builder, and businessperson. In the early 20th-century, he was one of two African-American architect-builders in Jacksonville, Florida. He was instrumental in the formation of a few key neighborhoods including Sugar Hill, Durkee Gardens, and Riverside within Jacksonville; and the seaside community of American Beach.