National Register of Historic Places

Floyd Hall

Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
Listed
June 26, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000655

About this property

Griffin–Floyd Hall (originally known as Floyd Hall) is a historic academic building located on the northeastern portion of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. On June 27, 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It currently houses the Department of Philosophy and Department of Statistics. Griffin–Floyd Hall is named for Major Wilbur Leonidas Floyd, one of three graduate students to receive the first master's degrees ever awarded by the University of Florida, and assistant dean of the College of Agriculture from 1915 to 1938, and for Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., an alumnus of the college and a successful agricultural businessman. Built in 1912, the building was originally used in part to house animal husbandry faculty. Located near the university's dairy, the first floor once held a cattle judging arena. The second floor housed a chapel for daily religious exercise. McCarthy, Kevin M.; Laurie, Murray D. (1997). Guide to the University of Florida and Gainesville. Sarasota, Fla.: Pineapple Press. ISBN 1561641340. 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 Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. FL-393-A, "University of Florida, Floyd Hall, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL", 22 measured drawings

Location

Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
29.65007, -82.34375

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTUREAGRICULTURE
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When was Floyd Hall listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Floyd Hall?

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

What is the period of significance for Floyd Hall?

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

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