First Greenhouse

UT’s first “hothouse” was 20 feet by 13 feet and was built in 1880 at a cost of about $1,550. It was located on the hill behind the Agricultural Building (to the south of the current site of the Science and Engineering Building.)

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  • Title First Greenhouse
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  • Keywords First Greenhouse
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date December 25, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018