Centennial Hall CS, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL

Centennial Hall CS, Edward Waters College, Jax, FL. It was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure). It was constructed in 1916 and is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund. Centennial Hall was completed in 1916 and is the oldest building on the Edward Waters College campus in Jacksonville, Florida. It was designed by the firm of Howells and Stokes, Seattle, Washington. The three-story brick building presents a classic appearance, being completely symmetrical and perfectly balanced on all elevations. It was originally used as high school and elementary school. This Corner Stone was laid on 27th April1916, commemorating the centennial of African Methodism 1816- 1916.https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/1909/thumbnail.jp