This image shows the southern side of a later extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the northern entrance of the 1965 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1966. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the dining area of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen standing in line on the right while cafeteria employees stand on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the eastern side of the 1965 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its construction. A worker can be seen standing on scaffolding in the center and Watauga Hall, built 1929, can be seen in the background. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows workers moving precast concrete from a truck with a crane to be used in the construction of an extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). White Hall, built 1924, can be seen on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the library in the Green Valley Elementary School, located five miles north of Boone, N.C. Green Valley Elementary was built in 1951 and was consolidated of five individual schools . It is part of the Watauga County School system. This image was taken during the 1970s.

This image shows the southern side of the 1958 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

Bethel Union School in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, was one of five high schools in Watauga County that were merged by the Watauga County Board of Education to form Watauga High School, which opened in 1965. The others included Appalachian High School (1938-1965), Blowing Rock Union School, Cove Creek, and Watauga Consolidated School. This image shows the rear view of a newer wing of the building.

This image shows the dining area of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen standing in line on the right while cafeteria employees stand on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

Bethel Union School in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, was one of five high schools in Watauga County that were merged by the Watauga County Board of Education to form Watauga High School, which opened in 1965. The others included Appalachian High School (1938-1965), Blowing Rock Union School, Cove Creek, and Watauga Consolidated School.

This image shows the library in the Hardin Park Elementary School in Boone, N.C. Four tables and chairs are in the center and bookshelves are visible in the background. Hardin Park Elementary is part of the Watauga County School system. This image was taken during the 1970s.

This image shows the eastern exterior of the second Appalachian Elementary School building on the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) campus in the 1950s or 1960s. Also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. This image shows the eastern side of the building, located on College Street. It was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975, and the building was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. A large cement hole can be seen in the floor with cement supports in the center. Two workers can be seen on the left. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows one of the walkways in Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in the late 1960s. The walkway can be seen leading to one of the semi-circular windows just below the roof. The building was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows one of the entrances to the second Lovill Home, built 1915, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. It served as a dormitory for 150 women. It was positioned on the Promenade across from the Welborn Cafeteria, between White Hall, built 1924, and East Hall, built 1952, where Sanford Hall, built 1969, now stands. It was demolished in 1967.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. A large cement hole can be seen in the floor with cement supports in the center. Two workers can be seen on the right. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows the kitchen area of the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Two members of the kitchen staff can be seen in the background. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Chairs can be seen stacked on top of the tables. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows children in the Appalachian Elementary School, also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, playing in the lot behind two school buildings in the 1970s. The second Appalachian Elementary School building, built in 1954 and renamed Whitener Hall in 1975, can be seen on the left. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975.

This image shows the kitchen area of the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Pots and utensils can be seen hanging off racks in the foreground. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. Construction equipment and materials can be seen on the gymnasium floor. Varsity was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows a classroom at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Unoccupied desks and chairs can be seen organized in rows throughout the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows children in the Appalachian Elementary School, also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, playing in the lot behind two school buildings in the 1960s. The first Appalachian Elementary School building, built 1925 and known as the Education Building, can be seen on the right, and the second building, built 1954, is on the left. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975.

This image shows the auditorium from the balcony at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Students can be seen on the stage sitting in chairs. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the construction of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. The metal frame for the building can be seen, and a metal crane is in the background. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows students attending a science class in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. Students can be seen sitting at tables working with machinery. Smith-Wright served as the second science building on campus, providing offices, laboratories, and classroom facilities for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics until 1963, when the Rankin Science Building was completed. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows four administrators standing in front of Rankin Science Building during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) and Dean of Men Robert Breitenstein can be seen standing on the left, and John P. Frank, a member of the Appalachian State Board of Trustees, can be seen standing on the right. The building's first and second floor can be seen partially constructed, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin. This image appears in the August 10, 1962, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 2).

This image shows the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Rows of empty tables can be seen lined in the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows four men in the press box in Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the early 1970s. The banner hanging on the front of the box reads, "WATA," a local AM radio station in Boone, NC. Varsity was attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows the construction of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1967-1968. Construction equipment and supplies can be seen on the right. Justice Hall, built 1952, Bowie Hall, built 1966, and Newland Hall, built 1939, can be seen in the background. Varsity was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Three members of the kitchen staff can be seen standing behind the counter in the background. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows part of the renovation of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1964. Two workmen can be seen standing by a pile of rubble in the corner of a classroom. A wheelbarrow can be seen in the foreground, and a third person is partially seen on the left. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows a hallway in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its renovation in 1964. Radiators, a stool, and a ladder can be seen in the hallway. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows graffiti on a wooden fence around the construction area for an extension of Rankin Science Building, built 1963, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1969-1970. The graffiti reads, "But! What if they don't attack?"

This image shows Kraut Creek flowing behind Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1969-1970. A bridge and a telephone pole can be seen in the foreground.

This image shows a laboratory classroom in the newly completed Rankin Science Building at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. A table with lab equipment and vent hoods can be seen through a doorway. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.

This image shows a student working in a laboratory classroom in the newly completed Rankin Science Building at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. She can be seen pouring a liquid from a beaker into a tube. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.

This image shows two students sitting on a bench outside the Home Economics Building, built 1905, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. A wooden bench or chair can be seen lying on the grass on the left.

This image shows a pipeline being laid by Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. Piles of dirt and construction equipment can be seen on the right, with Broome-Kirk gym in the background.

This image shows Dean Emertius James D. Rankin standing in a laboratory classroom in Rankin Science Building, built 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.

This image shows two doorways in a hallway in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its renovation in 1964. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows part of the renovation of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1964. Office furniture can be seen pushed to the back of the room, and two detached sinks are on the floor on the left and right. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) giving a speech on a platform at the dedication of Rankin Science Building, built 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on October 26, 1963. Audience members can be seen sitting on chairs in the background outside the completed science building. The woman seated at the table to the left of the speaker is Ms. Maxie Edmiston, Dean of Students. In the background to the right of the speaker are four men. On the far left is Mr. Starr Stacey (Mathematics), and next to him is Dr. Ray Derrick (Biology). The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.

This image shows three dorways in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its renovation in 1964. Two doorways can be seen cut into cinderblock walls. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) and Mrs. Elizabeth "Bebe" Plemmons at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on May 28, 1967. Mrs. Plemmons can be seen holding a pair of scissors and about to cut the ribbon. The man on the right is Dr. Braxton Harris, Vice President for Student Affairs. In the background on the left is Gordon Winkler, Mayor of Boone. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. Watauga Hall, built 1929, is visible in the background.

This image shows Rankin Science Building during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in March 1963. A crane can be seen holding metal beams up while they are set in cement. Workers can be seen standing by the eastern side of the building. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin. The second Administration Building, built 1924, and Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, are visible in the background.

This image shows Rankin Science Building during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. Workers can be seen standing by the eastern side of the building. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboraties for the Departments of Biology, Geogology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin. The second Administration Building, built 1924, is visible in the background.

This image shows the southeastern corner of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. Smith-Wright served as the second science building on campus, providing offices, laboratories, and classroom facilities for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics until 1963, when the Rankin Science Building was completed. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows chairs and desks scattered throughout a classroom during the renovation of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1964. Smith-Wright Hall served as the science building until the completion of Rankin Science Building in 1963. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows Rankin Science Building during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. The building foundation can be seen being laid in a cleared stretch of ground. Chapell Wilson Hall, built 1938, can be seen in the background. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.