Built in 1949-1950, The Hub was designed by Andrew Ferendino of the Miami architectural firm of Russell Pancoast and Associates. It served as the University of Florida's first departure from the Collegiate Gothic architectural style that had prevailed on campus since 1905. Originally known as the Student Services Center during its design phase, it was renamed The Hub by students following a campus-wide contest around the time of its opening.
The building has seen many changes in its role on campus. It originally housed a post office, barber shop, soda fountain, and movie theater, and served as the campus bookstore and ID card services until 2003. A renovation beginning in 2005 transformed the space to include a 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) open wireless Internet area, a Starbucks, a Chick-fil-A, and various study rooms.
Following these renovations, the Office of Academic Technology and the International Center moved into the building. The Hub was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 2008, marking its status as a historic landmark in Gainesville, Florida.
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