Candler Hall – UGA 31 (1901, renovated 2003; Category 2). Candler Hall, a Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts style structure, was named for Governor Allen D. Candler. It was built as a dormitory and used in that capacity until 1952, but later converted for use as the Institute of Higher Education and the Office of International Development. The building was renovated in 2003 and rededicated in April 2004. Today it serves the School of Public and International Affairs.
Like Holmes Hunter and Moore Hall, Candler Hall has a painted stucco exterior scored to resemble stone. Candler Hall is elaborately detailed with porticos, columns, pilasters, cornices, and other Classical detailing set over a heavily scored, stucco base. The building has single-glazed wood double-hung windows with exterior wood storm windows. The interior of the building has been substantially rehabilitated. Candler Hall retains high integrity on the exterior and appears to contribute to a National Register-eligible historic district. It is assessed as a Category 2 resource.
Landscape Resources
Harris terraces (1874–1875, Category 2). At the corner of South Lumpkin and Broad streets, below Moore College, the campus landscape is sculpted into a series of terraces. The grading was conducted as part of a larger effort to improve the appearance of campus in 1874–1875. Young L. G. Harris, Athens horticulturist John Meeker, and Peter Berckmans, head gardener for Fruitlands Nursery in Augusta, were involved in designing and funding the landscape improvements, completed in 1881. In addition to the terracing, trees were planted from donations made by Berckmans, Harris, J. L. Bloomfield, and Dr. James Camak. Some of the original trees are thought to survive today along the Broad Street fence. The project was considered successful, and prompted the University to permanently fund a caretaker for the grounds in 1882. A portion of the terraces was removed during construction of Meigs Hall in 1905. The Harris terraces retain integrity and appear to contribute to a National Register-eligible historic district. They are assessed as Category 2 resources.
