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developed the plans to improve the plaza. In 1931, the space was officially designated the Plaza of the Americas at the first meeting of the Institute of Inter-American Affairs. The students planted 21 trees around the plaza. They dedicated the newly planted trees to the 21 countries that were
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A $ 2.2 million renovation of the Plaza of the Americas, which included additional landscaping, benches, and sidewalks, was begun in November 2016. The project was completed a year later, and a dedication ceremony for the renovated plaza was held on November 17, 2017.
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University of Florida Campus, Plaza of the Americas, University of Florida Campus Quad Bounded by West University Avenue, US 441/Southwest 13th Street, Stadium Road, and North-South Drive, Gainesville, Alachua County,
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invited to the meeting. Today, the quad is the unofficial forum for the
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is a major center of student activity on the campus of the
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where students and organizations present their ideals.
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from the University of Florida Interactive Media Lab
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Looking north across the plaza, towards Library West
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Gainesville, Florida
United States
University of Florida
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property

Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Plaza of the Americas (Gainesville, Florida) is located in the United States
29°39′1.6″N 82°20′34.75″W / 29.650444°N 82.3429861°W / 29.650444; -82.3429861
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
University of Florida
Gainesville
Florida
Library West
Peabody Hall
University Auditorium
contributing property
University of Florida Campus Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
University of Florida
University of Florida
Buildings at the University of Florida
Campus Historic District
"Plaza of the Americas"
University of Florida
National Park Service Weekly Update on July 3, 2008
Gainesville Sun July 16, 2008
A Unique University – Plaza of the Americas

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