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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name =Hotel Thomas
| name = Hotel Thomas
| nrhp_type =
| nrhp_type =
| image = thomas-center-gville04.jpg
| image = thomas-center-gville04.jpg
| caption = Western entrance to the Thomas Center
| caption = Western entrance to the Thomas Center
| location= [[Gainesville, Florida]]
| location = 302 NE 6th Ave.,<br/>[[Gainesville, Florida]]
| coordinates = {{coord|29.6573|-82.3220|display=inline,title}}
| lat_degrees = 29
| lat_minutes = 39
| locmapin = Florida#USA
| lat_seconds = 45
| lat_direction = N
| long_degrees = 82
| long_minutes = 19
| long_seconds = 47
| long_direction = W
| locmapin = Florida
| area =
| area =
| built = 1910
| built = 1910
| architect= [[William Augustus Edwards]] of Edwards & Saywards;
| architect = [[William Augustus Edwards]]
| architecture= [[Classical Revival]], Other
| architecture = [[Classical Revival]]
| added = July 16, 1973
| added = July 16, 1973
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| refnum = 73000563<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2007a}}</ref>
| governing_body = City of Gainesville
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| refnum=73000563<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2007a}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Commons|Thomas Center in Gainesville|Hotel Thomas}}
{{Commons|Thomas Center in Gainesville}}
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The '''Hotel Thomas''', also known as '''Sunkist Villa''' but currently known as the '''Thomas Center''', is an historic building in [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. It is located on the block bounded by Northeast 2nd and 5th Streets and Northeast 6th and 7th Avenues. It was built starting in 1910 in the [[Classical Revival]] style by noted [[Atlanta]]-based architect, [[William Augustus Edwards]], designer of academic buildings at 12 institutions in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[South Carolina]] and Florida, including the original [[University of Florida]] campus, as well as a dozen or more county courthouses in those states plus other building and houses,<ref>[http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/ufarch/edwards.htm University of Florida biography of William Augustus Edwards]</ref><ref>[http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/64000769.pdf Multiple Resource Area for 4 of the 9 South Carolina courthouses designed by William Augustus Edwards - 12 pages]</ref>


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The '''Thomas Center''', formerly known as '''Hotel Thomas''' and '''Sunkist Villa''', is an historic building in [[Gainesville, Florida|Gainesville]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. It was built starting in 1910 in the [[Classical Revival]] style by noted [[Atlanta]]-based architect, [[William Augustus Edwards]], designer of academic buildings at 12 institutions in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[South Carolina]] and Florida, including the original [[University of Florida]] campus, as well as a dozen or more county courthouses in those states plus other building and houses,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/ufarch/edwards.htm |title=University of Florida biography of William Augustus Edwards |access-date=2008-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628235817/http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/ufarch/edwards.htm |archive-date=2008-06-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{NRHP url|id=64000769|title=Multiple Resource Area for 4 of the 9 South Carolina courthouses designed by William Augustus Edwards - 12 pages}}</ref>
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The building began as the private home of [[William Reuben Thomas]], his wife Kathryn, and their five children.<ref name="Thomas Center History and Tours">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/facilities/tc_history.html |title=Thomas Center History and Tours |publisher=[[Gainesville, Florida]] |accessdate=2010-06-11}}</ref> In 1928 Thomas more than doubled the size of the home and converted it to a hotel.<ref name="Thomas Center History and Tours"/> On July 16, 1973, the building was added to the [[United States|U.S.]] [[National Register of Historic Places]].


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The building began as the private home of [[William Reuben Thomas]], his wife Kathryn, and their five children, when it was known as Sunkist Villa.<ref name="Thomas Center History and Tours">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/facilities/tc_history.html |title=Thomas Center History and Tours |publisher=[[Gainesville, Florida]] |accessdate=2010-06-11}}</ref> In 1928 Thomas more than doubled the size of the home and converted it to a hotel.<ref name="Thomas Center History and Tours"/> On July 16, 1973, the building was added to the [[United States|U.S.]] [[National Register of Historic Places]].
The Thomas Center celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 12, 2010.<ref>{{Cite news

| title = Thomas Center celebrates 100th birthday
The Thomas Center celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 12, 2010.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Thomas Center celebrates 100th birthday | first = Andrew | last = Pantazi | url = http://alligator.org/news/campus/article_2be32a26-19e2-11df-adba-001cc4c002e0.html | newspaper = The Independent Florida Alligator | location = Gainesville | date = 14 February 2010 | accessdate = 15 February 2010 }}</ref>
| first = Andrew
| last = Pantazi
| url = http://alligator.org/news/campus/article_2be32a26-19e2-11df-adba-001cc4c002e0.html
| newspaper = The Independent Florida Alligator
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| location = Gainesville
| date = 14 February 2010
| accessdate = 15 February 2010
}}</ref>


==Thomas Center==
==Thomas Center==
Today the Thomas Center serves as a local art and cultural center, and is the home for the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Division. The Thomas Center Galleries feature changing exhibits of art. The Center also features 1920s period rooms, local history exhibits, a performance space, banquet rooms, and meeting rooms.
Today the Thomas Center serves as a local art and cultural center, and is the home for the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Division. The Thomas Center Galleries feature changing exhibits of art. The center also features 1920s period rooms, local history exhibits, a performance space, banquet rooms, and meeting rooms.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official|http://www.historicthomascenter.org}}
* [http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/ Gainesville Division of Cultural Affairs - Thomas Center] - official site
* [http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/ Gainesville Division of Cultural Affairs - Thomas Center] - official site
* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Alachua/state.html Alachua County listings at National Register of Historic Places]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060326092712/http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/Counties/Alachua.cfm Alachua County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121118011538/http://growth-management.alachua.fl.us/historic/historic_commission/historictowns/gainesville/nedis/ne.htm Virtual tour of Northeast Historic District, Gainesville]
* [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/Counties/Alachua.cfm Alachua County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
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* [http://growth-management.alachua.fl.us/historic/historic_commission/historictowns/gainesville/nedis/ne.htm Virtual tour of Northeast Historic District, Gainesville]
* [http://www.visitgainesville.net/photogallery/thomascenter.htm The Historic Thomas Center in Gainesville, FL]
* [http://www.visitgainesville.net/photogallery/thomascenter.htm The Historic Thomas Center in Gainesville, FL]
* [http://www.gvlhistorichomes.org/tc.htm The Thomas Center at Historic Homes of Greater Gainesville]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060720154044/http://www.gvlhistorichomes.org/tc.htm The Thomas Center at Historic Homes of Greater Gainesville]
* [http://search.antiqnet.com/antiqueshoppe/archives/cperry/floridagem.htm A Gainesville, Florida Gem]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928103904/http://search.antiqnet.com/antiqueshoppe/archives/cperry/floridagem.htm A Gainesville, Florida Gem]

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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Alachua County, Florida]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Gainesville, Florida]]
[[Category:William Augustus Edwards buildings]]
[[Category:William Augustus Edwards buildings]]
[[Category:Museums in Gainesville, Florida]]
[[Category:Museums in Gainesville, Florida]]
[[Category:Historic house museums in Florida]]
[[Category:Historic house museums in Florida]]
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[[Category:Art museums and galleries in Florida]]
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 26 February 2023

Hotel Thomas
Western entrance to the Thomas Center
Thomas Center is located in Florida
Thomas Center
Thomas Center is located in the United States
Thomas Center
Location302 NE 6th Ave.,
Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates29°39′26″N 82°19′19″W / 29.6573°N 82.3220°W / 29.6573; -82.3220
Built1910
ArchitectWilliam Augustus Edwards
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.73000563[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 16, 1973
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The Thomas Center, formerly known as Hotel Thomas and Sunkist Villa, is an historic building in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It was built starting in 1910 in the Classical Revival style by noted Atlanta-based architect, William Augustus Edwards, designer of academic buildings at 12 institutions in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, including the original University of Florida campus, as well as a dozen or more county courthouses in those states plus other building and houses,[2][3]

The building began as the private home of William Reuben Thomas, his wife Kathryn, and their five children, when it was known as Sunkist Villa.[4] In 1928 Thomas more than doubled the size of the home and converted it to a hotel.[4] On July 16, 1973, the building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The Thomas Center celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 12, 2010.[5]

Thomas Center[edit]

Today the Thomas Center serves as a local art and cultural center, and is the home for the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Division. The Thomas Center Galleries feature changing exhibits of art. The center also features 1920s period rooms, local history exhibits, a performance space, banquet rooms, and meeting rooms.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "University of Florida biography of William Augustus Edwards". Archived from the original on 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  3. ^ Multiple Resource Area for 4 of the 9 South Carolina courthouses designed by William Augustus Edwards - 12 pages
  4. ^ a b "Thomas Center History and Tours". Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  5. ^ Pantazi, Andrew (14 February 2010). "Thomas Center celebrates 100th birthday". The Independent Florida Alligator. Gainesville. Retrieved 15 February 2010.

External links[edit]

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