Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mode L. Stone Building

By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2021

1. Mode L. Stone Building Marker

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The Mode L. Stone Building, home of the College of Education, was constructed in 1978 and named for the educator who arrived at Florida State in 1946 and served as dean of the College from 1956 to 1967.

A 26,000-square-foot addition was completed in 2008, in conjunction with renovation of the existing building. The addition and renovations incorporate the exterior Gothic style prevalent across Florida State’s campus and add state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, offices and common areas while showcasing sweeping staircases, a grand atrium and spectacular artwork. The building has been recognized for architectural excellence.

Erected by Florida State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 30° 26.792′ N, 84° 18.341′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. Marker is at the intersection of West Call Street and Murphree Street, on the left when traveling east on West Call Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1114 West Call Street, Tallahassee FL 32304, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2021

2. Mode L. Stone Building Marker

Marker and Legacy Walk in foreground; Stone Building [College of Education] in background.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dale W. Lick (a few steps from this marker); Dr. John Gorrie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Blackwell (about 500 feet away); Hippocrates (about 500 feet away); Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac (about 600 feet away); Konrad Emil Bloch (about 600 feet away); Robert Sanderson Mulliken (about 600 feet away); John Robert Schrieffer (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Mode L. Stone, Sr. From his arrival at FSU in 1946 until his retirement in 1973, Dean Mode L. Stone actively worked for intercollegiate athletics. For 15 years (1955-1970), Dean Stone was on the Athletic Committee, serving as chairman on several occasions. (Submitted on May 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. College of Education’s Mode L. Stone Building recognized for architectural excellence. (FSU News, 2/3/2009) The Stone Building project was selected by a jury of accomplished architects from across the nation because it achieves “an appropriate and sensitive blending of existing and new program components in a quality expression” and “maintains the spirit of the original building but manipulates the design in a very contemporary manner,” according to the AIA Tallahassee chapter, which represents

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By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2021

3. Mode L. Stone Building (College of Education)

14 counties in North Florida. (Submitted on May 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.