Animal and Dairy Science Building – UGA 4603 (1937, Category 1). Located along Research Way to the south of the H. H. Tift Building, the Animal and Dairy Science Building is constructed of light tan brick. Constructed in 1937, the building was the second major building constructed at Tifton and an important and substantial addition to the campus. Its location and orientation south of and at an angle to the H. H. Tift Building helped to establish the arc of principal buildings that was fully developed in the mid-1950s.
Like the H. H. Tift Building, the Animal and Dairy Science Building is a two-story structure with a raised basement and hipped shingle roof. Its symmetrical facade replicates the overall character and appearance of Tift. The building has classical detailing in the form of paired full-length concrete pilasters with decorative detailing such as the fluted capitals that support a pedimented cross-gable roof in the central entrance pavilion. A fanlight is in the center of the pediment.
The front facade features bays of steel windows with operable, awning sash that are character-defining. The steel windows reflect the scientific and research nature of the structure. The substantial concrete stairs lead up to the main entrance doors with decorative cast concrete or stone surround. The entrance doors and transom are modern aluminum replacements.
The building’s second-story windows have decorative concrete frames and keystones. A newer two-story brick and steel exterior egress staircase is located at the north end facade. There is a concrete masonry unit shed addition at the rear that is in poor condition. Animal and Dairy Science Building is one of the most notable architecturally on the campus as a good example of a Neoclassical style structure on campus. It appears individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and is assessed as Category 1.
