Carleton Auditorium, University lecture hall in Gainesville, United States.
Carleton Auditorium is a lecture hall at the University of Florida featuring brick walls in English bond pattern and cast entrance surrounds at both ends. The space holds 680 seats and is equipped with modern audio-visual technology for presentations and campus academic events.
The building was designed by architect Guy Fulton and completed in 1954 as part of the university's mid-century campus development. It was recognized as part of the University of Florida Campus Historic District in 2008.
The auditorium honors William G. Carleton, a professor whose lectures on American history shaped generations of freshman students. His name reflects the building's role as a space for influential teaching and learning.
The auditorium connects to Walker Hall through a breezeway, making it easy to find and navigate within the campus complex. The building is well-marked and accessible as part of the main campus.
The structure displays early Brutalist architectural features characteristic of mid-20th century university buildings. These design elements mark it as an example of the architectural style of that era.
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