Carolina then and now

Posted Apr 15, 2021
Old East, Old West and South Building have held their places on Carolina’s campus for centuries, but many other structures have come and gone throughout the years. As the campus has been reshaped to fit new needs through renovations and construction, popular spots for earlier generations of Tar Heels have become unknowns for today’s students. (UNC.edu)

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