Thomas Hall (Gainesville, Florida)

Thomas Hall
Thomas Hall, University of Florida
Location Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates 29°39′3″N 82°20′46″W / 29.65083°N 82.34611°W / 29.65083; -82.34611Coordinates: 29°39′3″N 82°20′46″W / 29.65083°N 82.34611°W / 29.65083; -82.34611
Built 1905
Architect William Augustus Edwards of Edwards & Walters
NRHP Reference # 74000610[1]
Added to NRHP October 1, 1974

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]

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 UF dormitory for many years.

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References

  1. Staff (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. McCarthy, Kevin M. and Murray D. Laurie (1997). Guide To The University of Florida, page 163. Pineapple Press, Inc.

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