WPA

Description

Former Leon County Health Unit
325 E. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Office
4,660+Total Square Feet
10 Parking Spaces
LEASE RATE
$19/SF NNN

Built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018, the former Leon County Health Unit was the first of its kind in the state. The Health Unit employed an interracial staff who provided a variety of health care services for residents, including many residents of the nearby Smokey Hollow neighborhood –one of the city’s most important African American enclaves. Beyond symbolizing a new progressive influence on public health, the building’s architecture reflects the Art Modernestyle, a style that is nearly extinct from the fabric of Tallahassee.

The building was abandoned and left to decay for decades before being brought back to life by North American Properties (NAP) in 2019. Updates included a new roof, repairs to interior damages, refurbishment of the original flooring, new windows that closely match the original style, and new paint inside and out. Select interior walls and wood trusses were left exposed to showcase the craftsmanship, character, and beauty of the building’s original state.

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