Westcott Building, Tallahassee

Name: Westcott Building
Address: Tallahassee, United States

#39 among attractions in Tallahassee

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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. ()

Completed: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 30°26'27"N, 84°17'28"W

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Florida State UniversityTallahassee United States

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Westcott Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida State Capitol, Doak Campbell Stadium, Union Bank, Museum of Florida History.

0.6 miE
Landmark buildings and a government museum
Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee
15 min walk • The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee
21 min walk • Doak S. Campbell Stadium, popularly known as "Doak", is a football stadium on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. It is the home field of the Florida State Seminoles football team of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Opened in 1950, it was originally named Doak Campbell Stadium in honor of Doak S.
0.7 miE
Museum
Union Bank, Tallahassee
18 min walk • The Union Bank of Tallahassee, Florida was established around 1830 and the bank building constructed for it in 1841. It is Florida's oldest surviving bank building. It is located at Apalachee Parkway and Calhoun Street and is now a museum and archive and research center for African American history.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Museum of Florida History, Tallahassee
11 min walk • The Museum of Florida History is the U.S. state of Florida's history museum, housing exhibits and artifacts covering its history and prehistory. It is located in the state capital, Tallahassee, Florida, at the R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, named for Robert Andrew Gray.
~1280 ftN
Universities and schools
Florida State University College of Fine Arts, Tallahassee
7 min walk • The Florida State University College of Fine Arts, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is one of sixteen colleges comprising the Florida State University.
0.6 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, Tallahassee
15 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More is a Catholic cathedral located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Along with the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola it is the seat of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. St.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Quad, Theater
Gallie's Hall and Buildings, Tallahassee
15 min walk • The Gallie's Hall and Buildings is a historic site in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located off State Road 61, and held the city's first theater and only public hall until 1910. On October 20, 1980, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
14 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is an historic church in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 102 North Adams Street.
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee
18 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 211 North Monroe Street. On August 10, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The church body was first constituted in 1829. Services were held in the old Leon County court house on Monroe Street from 1829 to 1837.
0.5 miW
Universities and schools
Florida State University, Tallahassee
12 min walk • Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1851, it is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida.
0.5 miS
30°25'60"N • 84°17'29"W
Railroad Square, Tallahassee
14 min walk • Museum, Neighbourhood, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westcott Building?

Nearby attractions include WVFS Tallahassee, Tallahassee (2 min walk), Warren D. Allen Music Library at FSU, Tallahassee (4 min walk), Ruge Hall, Tallahassee (4 min walk), Florida State University College of Human Sciences, Tallahassee (6 min walk).

How to get to Westcott Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westcott Building:

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Gate 19 • Lines: 5, K (15 min walk)
Gate 1 • Lines: Heritage (15 min walk)