Physical Plant, circa 1970, photo 2

This image shows the pre-1973 physical plant, with part of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, visible on the right. The Physical Plant was composed of several additions, including a Steam Generator Plant, built 1924, and a Physical Service Building, built 1975 (not shown). The smokestack was removed in 1973 when the plant stopped using coal as a heat source, and a new tower/stack had to be constructed twenty years later to comply with EPA emissions regulations. Cars can be seen parked on Appalachian Street, and a crane is visible in the background.

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 17, Campus Scenes F1, C14.2.3.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University. Physical Plant Department

Steam Generator Plant (1924)

1970-1979

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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