Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)

Peabody Hall
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates	29°38′59″N82°20′31″W / 29.64972°N 82.34194°W / 29.64972; -82.34194
Built	1913
Architect	William A. Edwards
NRHP reference No.	79000658 [1]
Added to NRHP	June 27, 1979

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

• University of Florida
• Buildings at the University of Florida
• Campus Historic District

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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
  • Peabody Hall