National Register of Historic Places

Flint Hall

Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
Listed
June 26, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000654

About this property

Keene-Flint Hall (formerly known as Science Hall and Flint Hall) is a historic site in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located in the northeastern section of the University of Florida. On June 27, 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Keene-Flint Hall houses the University of Florida's History Department. Keene-Flint Hall is named for Dr. Edward R. Flint, the University of Florida's professor of chemistry from 1905 to 1919, and Kenneth Keene. 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 UF Builds: The Architecture of the University of Florida

Location

Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
29.65187, -82.34357

Categories

EDUCATIONSCIENCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Flint Hall listed on the National Register?

Flint Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Flint Hall?

Flint Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Flint Hall?

The period of significance for Flint Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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