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Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)

Peabody Hall
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
Location within Florida
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in the United States
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
Location within the United States
LocationGainesville, Florida
Coordinates29°38′59″N 82°20′31″W / 29.64972°N 82.34194°W / 29.64972; -82.34194
Built1913
ArchitectWilliam A. Edwards
NRHP reference No.79000658[1]
Added to NRHPJune 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, the Counseling Center at the university, and the Center of New Student and Family Programs.

Namesake

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

See also

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References

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