President's House (University of Florida)

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President's House (University of Florida)
General information
TypeHousing and Alumni Relations
LocationMain campus, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
Coordinates 29°39′04″N82°21′13″W / 29.651159°N 82.353693°W / 29.651159; -82.353693 Coordinates: 29°39′04″N82°21′13″W / 29.651159°N 82.353693°W / 29.651159; -82.353693
Completed1953
Website
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The President's House was built in 1953 and served as the primary residence for every University of Florida president until 2006, when President Bernie Machen chose to relocate to a private residence off campus. It was replaced in 2015 with the Dasburg House which is the current residence of the President of UF. It was re-named Earl and Christy Powell University House. [1] [2] [3] The facility now is open to UF organizations and groups that want to entertain, meet or hold a retreat there. [4]

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References

  1. "Dasburg House ,UF President's House | U.S. Green Building Council".
  2. "At Home in the President's House".
  3. Gainesville Sun reference
  4. Campus Map info