Florida Gymnasium

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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