From Historic Florida VII—Oriental Gardens

"An 18 acre estate of superb loveliness overlooking a magnificent sweep of the St. John's River at Jacksonville. Strikingly landscaped gardens, gay with colorful flowers and oriental plants on San Jose Boulevard, scenic route Florida #47 to St. Augustine."
Post-script: From 1937 to 1954, Oriental Gardens became Jacksonville's major attraction. In 1954, the private estate was purchased by State Investment Company and carved into 33 single family home sites.