Ralph D. Turlington Florida Education Center, State education headquarters in downtown Tallahassee, United States.
The Ralph D. Turlington Florida Education Center is an 18-story building in downtown Tallahassee, completed in 1989. It is the second tallest building in the city after the Florida State Capitol and houses the Florida Department of Education. It is commonly called the Turlington Building and nicknamed The Razor.
Completed in 1989, the Ralph D. Turlington Florida Education Center was named for Ralph Turlington, a former Florida education commissioner. It houses the Florida Department of Education and is the second tallest building in Tallahassee after the Florida State Capitol.
The building honors a major figure in Florida's education reform who worked to strengthen public schools across the state. It stands as a symbol of the state's commitment to centralizing education administration and resources.
The building is located in downtown Tallahassee and is easily accessible by car or public transit. Visitors can view the lobby areas and enjoy clear views of the Capitol and downtown skyline from higher floors on days with good visibility.
Locals call it "The Razor" for its sharp profile, and at 18 stories it is Tallahassee's second tallest building after the Florida State Capitol. It houses the Florida Department of Education and is named for Ralph Turlington, a former state education commissioner.
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