Thomas Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
Thomas Hall, built in 1905, is a historic building located in Murphree Area on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The building is named for William Reuben Thomas, the Gainesville mayor and businessman responsible for bringing the University of Florida to Gainesville.[2]
Thomas Hall | |
 Thomas Hall, University of Florida | |
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| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 29°39′3″N 82°20′46″W |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | William Augustus Edwards of Edwards & Walters |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000610[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 1, 1974 |
Architect William Augustus Edwards designed Thomas Hall in the Collegiate Gothic style. Buckman Hall was built at the same time and the two are the oldest buildings on the campus. On October 1, 1974, Thomas Hall was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Thomas Hall has been used as a dormitory for many years.
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- McCarthy, Kevin M. and Murray D. Laurie (1997). Guide To The University of Florida, page 163. Pineapple Press, Inc.
External links
- Alachua County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Alachua County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Virtual tour of University of Florida Campus Historic District at Alachua County's Department of Growth Management
- The University of Florida Historic Campus at UF Facilities Planning & Construction
- George A. Smathers Libraries
- UF Builds: The Architecture of the University of Florida
- Thomas Hall
Thomas Hall visible behind an early Florida Gators football practice, 1912
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