Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)

Coordinates: 29°38′59″N 82°20′31″W / 29.64972°N 82.34194°W / 29.64972; -82.34194
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Peabody Hall
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in the United States
Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
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 and the Counseling Center at the university.

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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.

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

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