Library East (Gainesville, Florida)
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| Library East | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Gainesville, Florida |
| Added to NRHP: | June 27, 1979 |
| Governing body: | University of Florida |
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Library East (now known as Smathers Library) is a historic library in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located in the northeastern section of the University of Florida in the middle of the Campus Historic District. When it was first created it was the largest building on campus at that time.[1]
[edit] History
This facility was designed by the architect William A. Edwards and was first opened in October of 1926. On June 27, 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. In 1991 after a generous donation by the former United States Senator George Smathers the facility was officially renamed the Smathers Library.[2]
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[edit] 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
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