Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)

Peabody Hall
Location Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates 29°38′59″N 82°20′31″W / 29.64972°N 82.34194°W / 29.64972; -82.34194Coordinates: 29°38′59″N 82°20′31″W / 29.64972°N 82.34194°W / 29.64972; -82.34194
Built 1913
Architect William A. Edwards
NRHP Reference # 79000658[1]
Added to NRHP June 27, 1979
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Peabody 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. It currently houses the Dean of Students Office and the Counseling Center at the university.

Namesake

Peabody Hall is named after George Peabody, an influential investment banker and known to some as the founder of modern philanthropy.

See also

References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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