FSC Building History
Florida Southern College is an institution with a rich history - one characterized by change, development, and growth. The history of the College during its over 100-year tenure in Lakeland can be seen through the development of its buildings and grounds over the years.
The information on these pages was compiled by Jeffrey Zines--Archives Technician 2014-2018, Amy Skillen--Archives Technician 2018-2024, and Alana Evans--Archives Student Assistant 2024-present.
1920's
1930's
- Honor Walk - 1931
- Allan Spivey Hall - 1936
- Bishop Robert E. '58 and Faye '59 Fannin Campus Ministries Center - 1937
- Lang Building - 1937
- President's Residence - 1937
- Ruel B. Gilbert Gymnasium - 1937
- Allan Spivey Memorial Urn - 1938
- Evelyn and Warren Willis Garden of Meditation - 1938
- The Little Pentagon - 1939
1940's
- Annie Pfeiffer Chapel - 1941
- L.A. Raulerson Seminar Buildings - 1941
- L.N. Pipkin Bandshell - 1941
- Thaddeus G. Buckner Building - 1945
- Esplanade - 1946
- Southern Landing - 1947
- J. Edgar Wall Waterdome - 1948
- Herbert E. Wolfe Building - 1948
- East Campus - 1949
- Watson-Fine Administration Buildings - 1949
1950's
1960's
1970's
1980's
- William S. Chatlos Communications Building - 1980
- Charles Jenkins, Sr. Residence Hall - 1982
- J. Carlisle Rogers Building - 1984
- Robert L. & Eleanor K. Fryer Memorial Presidential Garden Plaza - 1985
- Beerman Tennis Complex - 1987
- William M. Hollis Family Hall - 1987
- Jack M. Berry Science Building - 1988
1990's
2000's
- Robert A. Davis Performing Arts Center - 2000
- Citrus Archives (901 Callahan Court) - 2002
- Miller Hall - 2004
- Evelyn Marie Clark Badcock Memorial Garden - 2006
- Mishalanie-Layton Garden Plaza - 2006
- Jane Elizabeth Jenkins Rose Garden - 2007
- Christoverson Humanities Building - 2008
- Lynn's Garden - 2008
- Robert E. Christoverson Memorial Garden - 2008
- Barnett Residential Life Center - 2009
- Joe K. and Alberta Blanton Nursing Building - 2009
- Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay , Jr. Archives Center - 2009
2010's
- Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Technology Center - 2010
- Marla Glover Garden - 2010
- The Roberts Academy and Middle School - 2010
- Dr. James P. DePass Citrus Grove - 2011
- Lake Morton Apartments - 2011
- Mr. George's Green - 2012
- National Historic Landmark District - 2012
- Wynee Warden Tennis Center - 2012
- Evett L. Simmons Center for Multicultural Appreciation and Belonging - 2013
- Judi and Gene Roberts Garden - 2013
- The Usonian House - 2013
- Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center - 2013
- Buck Stop - 2014
- Ruth's Rose Garden - 2014
- Wynee Warden Dance Studio - 2014
- Bill '65 and Mary Ann Becker Business Building - 2015
- Henley Field - 2015
- Judy and Joe P. Ruthven Beach Volleyball Courts - 2017
- MocDock - 2017
- Polk Museum of Art - 2017
- Sharon and Jim France '68 Admissions Building - 2017
- United Methodist Heritage Site - 2017
- Barnett Athletic Complex - 2018
- Garden Apartments - 2018
- Jean and Sal Campisi, Sr. Academic Center for Physical Therapy - 2019
- Patriots Plaza - 2018
2020's
- Carol Jenkins Barnett Center for Early Childhood Education and Development - 2020
- Lamar Louise Curry Education Center - 2020
- Star Apartments - 2020
- Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Science Building - 2021
- Graduate Nursing Building - 2021
- Reynolds-Chope Outdoor Space - 2021
- The Roberts Academy and Middle School - 2021
- Adams Athletic Performance Center - Under Construction
- FSC Clubhouse at Lone Palm Golf Club - Under Construction