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Florida Gymnasium

Florida Gymnasium

Florida Gymnasium Character-Defining Features:

SCALE

  • 2 stories

MASSING

  • Rectangular

ROOF

  • Gable

ENTRANCES

  • Central tower entrance with cast stone surrounds

WINDOWS

  • Single and paired groups
  • 12 light aluminum replacement
  • Horizontal sliding

MATERIALS

  • Brick is English bond
  • Soldier courses over shallow arches at window openings along east and west facades
  • Copper downspouts with square brackets and conductor heads

ORNAMENTATION

  • Cast stone parapet cap, cornice line, entrance surround
  • Water table high on facade
  • Simplified ornamental detail characteristic of the period

INTERIOR FEATURES

  • Central gym space

BUILDING-SITE RELATIONSHIP

  • Entrance on central axis to street
  • Area of higher density bounded by Stadium Road and The Swamp