Mode L. Stone Building
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.
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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 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 61 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.