WRUF, chartered in the 1920’s as the “Voice of the University of Florida,” was one of the country’s most powerful college radio stations. Famed sportscaster Red Barber began his career by broadcasting UF sports events for this station. The Tudor Revival studio was a variation from the brick Collegiate Gothic that remains in harmony with the campus and appropriate to the small scale of the building. In the 1950’s WRUF moved to new quarters, and the building has since then been the headquarters of the University Police Department.
1-1/2 stories
Retangular with projecting cross gable at front
Asphalt shingles
Asymmetrical placement under porches
9 over 9 light
Double hung
Wood
Brick is Common Bond
Mixed color range of light orange, red and flashed bricks
Round arch rowlocks and soldier course above doors
Stucco and wood "half timbering"
Tudor Revival features
Steeply sloped cross gables
Half timbering
Decorative brick work in gable end
Timber trim at porches
Building set off to the side of Museum Road and in a low area
Was former campus radio station
Architect: Rudolph Weaver
Building Name: WRUF Radio Station, until 1957
