DeLand Hall
DeLand Hall is a historic building on the campus of Stetson University in Florida, built in 1884. It stands two and a half stories tall, is constructed of wood, and displays a blend of Second Empire and Stick Style elements with decorative roof work and a projecting tower at the entrance.
The building was constructed in 1884, one year after Henry DeLand founded DeLand Academy in 1883. It served as home to the entire college until 1892 and later became part of Stetson University after a name change in 1889.
The building is named after Henry DeLand, a philanthropist from Pennsylvania who founded both the city and the school. It sits at the heart of the university campus and represents how education shaped the community's identity and growth.
The building stands centrally on campus near the entrance on North Woodland Boulevard and is easy to reach on foot. The interior layout with central hallways on each floor makes it simple to explore the different areas.
The building's design was likely inspired by a house Henry DeLand had built in Fairport, New York in 1876. This rare blend of Second Empire and Stick Style architecture was uncommon in Florida and reflected DeLand's roots in upstate New York.
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