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Westcott Building

Buildings at Florida State UniversityFlorida State UniversityHistoric buildings and structures in Leon County, FloridaSchool buildings completed in 1910

The James D. Westcott Building is a historic building on the campus of The Florida State University in Tallahassee, in the U.S. state of Florida. The Westcott Building currently houses the chief administrative offices for Florida State University and is the primary focal point of the campus as seen down College Avenue. The building is also home to Ruby Diamond Auditorium. It is known for its distinctive appearance. Built in 1910, the Westcott building was named after James Diament Westcott, Jr. who was an early contributor to the predecessor of Florida State University; his 1887 estate was valued at $100,000.

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Westcott Building
South Copeland Street, Tallahassee

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Ruby Diamond Concert Hall (Ruby Diamond Auditorium)

South Copeland Street 222
32304 Tallahassee
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