Maintaining The Old Well, A Carolina Icon

Posted Mar 26, 2019
Over the last 65 years, the Old Well has become an icon for Carolina. Staff from UNC Facilities Services have been making much-needed repairs to the structure over the past several weeks so that the legendary landmark can be around for another half-century — ensuring future generations of Tar Heels can get their sip from the well on the first day of class. (UNC.edu)

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