Seagle Building, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Seagle Building is a ten-story brick structure on West University Avenue in Gainesville, designed in 1926 by architect Rudolph Weaver. The ground floor and first five levels contain shops and offices, while the upper four floors hold residential apartments, with four small units per floor except the top level which has one larger unit.
The building was constructed in 1926 but its upper floors remained unfinished for decades, leaving it incomplete. In the 1930s, businesswoman Georgia Seagle from Jacksonville completed the project with support from the university and the city, and the building was named after her brother John F. Seagle.
The building was originally known as the Dixie Hotel or Hotel Kelley and served as a welcoming stop for travelers visiting Gainesville. Today it remains a symbol of the city's early hospitality tradition and anchors the character of downtown with its enduring presence.
The building sits centrally on West University Avenue and is easy to reach on foot, with shops, cafes, and other historic sites within close range. Its location makes it convenient to explore downtown Gainesville and see several attractions within a short walk.
The building played a secret role during World War II when university engineers worked on advanced technology and helped develop parts of the proximity fuse. This invention proved vital in changing how weapons operated during the war.
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