Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida)

Plaza of the Americas
Established1925
Location,
CampusUniversity of Florida
Plaza of the Americas
Looking north across the plaza, towards Library West
Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida)
Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida) is located in the United States
Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida)
Coordinates29°39′1.6″N 82°20′34.75″W / 29.650444°N 82.3429861°W / 29.650444; -82.3429861
Built1925
ArchitectFrederick Law Olmsted Jr.

The Plaza of the Americas is a major center of student activity on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. It is located in the quad between Library West, Peabody Hall, the University Auditorium, and the Chemistry Building.[1]

In 2008, the Plaza of the Americas became a contributing property in the University of Florida Campus Historic District, which had been added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1989.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Plaza of the Americas". University of Florida Physical Plant Division. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  2. ^ National Park Service Weekly Update on July 3, 2008
  3. ^ Gainesville Sun July 16, 2008