Physics – UGA 1003 (1959, Category 2). Six buildings were completed in 1959 and 1960 to enhance science education at the University. They are known collectively as the Science Center. Physics is the westernmost of the structures, located west of Conner Hall at the intersection of Sanford Drive and Cedar Street. Along with the Food Science Building, this building was the first Science Center building completed. It includes an addition built in 1969. This building houses a telescope under a dome, laser laboratories, and a Van de Graff accelerator.
The Physics Building is a two-story rectangular structure with its primary entrance facing south toward Cedar Street. The entrance is defined by a modern concrete canopy that extends over a brick entrance plaza. The building concrete structure is expressed, together with decorative concrete spandrel panels, all now painted, framing horizontal bands of aluminum windows. Brick is used as panels on secondary facades without windows.
The Physics Building retains integrity, is significant to the Mid-Century Modern period of the University’s development, and appears to contribute to a National Register-eligible historic district. It is assessed as a Category 2 resource.
