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Buckman Hall functioned as a student cooperative dormitory from 1974 until 2003. In exchange for lower rental rates, students performed most day-to-day maintenance such as general housekeeping and minor repairs. Residents also elected student officers who had the authority to make decisions
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As part of an extensive renovation project during the 2006-2007 academic year, Buckman Hall's electrical infrastructure was completely replaced to better handle loads from computers and other modern electronics. These improvements also made it possible for residents to utilize portable air
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The university's campus grew along with its enrollment in the early 20th century, and newer buildings gradually took over many of the former functions of Buckman Hall. It has been used exclusively as a dormitory since the University of Florida became
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conditioning units beginning with the fall 2007 semester. Ductless air conditioning units were installed in every room in 2013, eliminating the need for students to purchase their own.
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living in conventional on-campus housing. The cooperative program lost popularity with students over the years, and Buckman Hall became a regular dorm for the spring 2003 semester.
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style and opened in 1906 as one of the two original buildings on the University of Florida's Gainesville campus along with nearby
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Buckman Hall and Thomas Hall were the first two buildings to open on the UF campus, and they remain the last without
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University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
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concerning many aspects of residence hall life in addition to the duties of
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National Register of Historic Places in Gainesville, Florida
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Buckman Hall, UF Division of Housing and Residence Education
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Buckman Hall
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Buckman Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Buckman Hall (Gainesville, Florida) is located in the United States
University of Florida
Gainesville
Florida
29°39′2″N 82°20′43″W / 29.65056°N 82.34528°W / 29.65056; -82.34528
William Augustus Edwards
Collegiate Gothic
74000609
Murphree Area
University of Florida
Gainesville
Florida
United States
William A. Edwards
Collegiate Gothic
Thomas Hall
dormitory
U.S.
National Register of Historic Places
History of the University of Florida
Buckman Act
Gainesville
Henry Holland Buckman
Thomas Hall
William Reuben Thomas
Andrew Sledd

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