Moderns that Matter

Moderns that Matter is an ongoing compilation of Gainesville’s most iconic and lesser known buildings and sites. Collectively, these places lend our city its distinct character and sense of place. Our goal is to ensure these buildings and sites are not lost, but are maintained and, when necessary, thoughtfully adapted for new uses and needs.

Gainesville Moderns that Matter include:

1964 - Lakeshore Towers,

2306 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL

Harry Merritt, Architect

1962 - RIPS Dry Cleaners

316 Main St, Gainesville, FL

1975 - Grace Presbyterian Church

3146 NW 13th St, Gainesville FL 

1964 - AAA Travel

1201 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL

I1964 - Federal Court House,

401 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL

Reynolds, Smith & Lee Architects

1963 - Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House

University of Florida

 2 Fraternity Dr, Gainesville FL

Gene Leedy, Architect

1964 - Fire Station # 4

10 SW36 St Gainesville, FL

1967 - Tench Residence, Elizabeth Place, Neighborhood, Gainesville, FL

Florida Park Neighborhood Gainesville, FL

Palm View Estates Neighborhood Gainesville, FL

1988 - St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

 4315 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL

Nils Scheizer Architect

Demolished 2019

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