The story of the Martin Alumni Center (MAC)
Katie Nash August 27, 2013 Ever wonder about the history of the white house on the corner of Haggard Avenue and O’Kelly Avenue on Elon’s campus? It’s one of the few older houses still standing on Elon’s campus, and to trace its history we have to travel back in time to 1965. Records show that in October 1965, a gift agreement was set-up between Algier Lloyd Rich, his wife Minnie Allene Patton Rich (Class of 1911), and Elon College in which the Rich family gave their home and land (which included a barn!) to the College, while still able to live in their home and maintain lifetime rights. The house was built between 1938-1940 and upon the death of Mr. Rich in 1986 and Mrs. Rich in 1987 the house became officially part of the Elon College campus.
Read MoreThe Oldest Landmark on Campus
Julia Mueller December 14, 2012 The Old Well was constructed in 1889 and was Elon College’s primary water source until 1906. It was also the water supply for the Town of Elon. The Old Well received its name because of its long history and age – it is considered the oldest landmark on Elon’s campus.
Read MoreAn Elon Athletic Field: Gone But Not Forgotten
Katie Nash May 25, 2012 Comer Field, also known as Firehouse Fields, now known as The Station at Mill Point served as a prominent athletic field and stadium for Elon’s baseball, football, and track teams since 1919. Located off of Williamson Avenue and across the street from the Elon Fire Station, this athletic field has played an important role in Elon’s athletic history.
Read MoreBeautification of downtown Elon
Jacob Chitwood – Class of 2011 April 28, 2011 While enjoying the recent springtime weather, it’s difficult to ignore the frequent reminders of Elon’s recent commitment to new and exciting construction projects. The evidence of change seems to be everywhere. Roped off crosswalks, bustling construction sites and strategically placed signs that preview each new building all represent Elon’s continual efforts to update and improve their current image. This task of remodeling itself, however, is not new to the Elon community.
Read MoreHistory of the old Pendulum Building
Jacob Chitwood – Class of 2011 March 14, 2011 As the former Pendulum office on the corner of Williamson and West College Avenue was torn down last month, onlookers gathered outside to watch bulldozers and backhoes make way for the construction project that is part of Elon’s future growth and downtown expansion. Most probably knew the building only as a home for the Pendulum, but a look into the past reveals some of its other important functions.
Read MoreTrain depot at Elon College
Pam Richter – Class of 2011 September 6, 2010 The sound of trains’ rumbles and whistles echoing through Elon University’s campus and the town is a familiar sound to generations of students and town’s people. Today, the Town of Elon does not have its own train depot, but for a long time there was on that was an important part of the community and school.
Read MoreWhat’s in an Elon street name?
Pam Richter – Class of 2011 June 11, 2010 Driving around Elon’s campus, each street name is unique. Each of these street names is named after historical figures or places that impacted the founding of the university in some way. Below is a list of the main street names and a description of their origins.
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