CORRY VILLAGE

William W. Corry Memorial Village was completed in March 1959 to house veterans, who returned to school after WWII and their families. In 1959, 24 percent of the UF student body was married. In 1965, twenty-four additional apartments were constructed at a cost of $178,500. Rental rates were $54 - $60 per month when the facility opened.

At that time in Gainesville, there were approximately 2000 apartments available for rent, but few students could afford off-campus rental rates. Before Schacht Village and Corry Village were completed, there were 607 units in temporary buildings (Flavets) available on campus specifically for rental to married veterans only. The units were available

on a first come, first serve basis.

According to building dedication materials, William Walden Corry was President of the University of Florida Student Body (1942-43). He was a member of S.A.E. Fraternity, a member of Florida Blue Key, and captain of the varsity football team. He graduated with honors from the College of Business Administration. He volunteered early in the war and was killed in action in France in February 1945.