Stomping Grounds

The campus at UNC-Chapel Hill is a diverse and interesting one, to say the least. These shots are a small representation of the architecture and people; a community of which St Anthony Hall is a part.


Taken on a nice sunny day in April, this shot illustrates the corridor running along the north side of Wilson Library (the former graduate library on campus until Davis Library was built, in 1986 -- it continues to house the Rare Books, Southern Historical and Special Collections). The building in the far distance on the left is Bingham Hall, home of the Communications Studies department (and the former English building), and on the right behind the trees is the Robert B. House Undergraduate Library (commonly known as the "UgLi" or "Undergrad").

The north face of Wilson Library. Completed in the early 1930s, Wilson has served many functions including in more recent years the housing of rare and historical books. The interior of this building is absolutely incredible, with columns as inner supports and winding marble staircases leading to upper levels. Definitely one of the most aesthetically pleasing buildings on campus.


A close-up of the plaque on Wilson Library.


The quad as viewed from the north face of Wilson Library. Excellent territory for lounging around in the sun, throwing a frisbee or chasing an errant squirrel.


The quadrangle of buildings -- known formally as Polk Place, more colloquially as "The Quad" -- as viewed from the steps of South Building, the administrative building for the Chapel Hill campus of the University of North Carolina. Many, many events have taken place here: marches for integration in the 1960s; housekeepers' rights, in the 1990s; protests of all kinds (including a recent one against tuition and fee hikes); inaugurations of chancellors and the playing of symphonies.

Interesting to note is the fact that where all five brick walkways meet, towards the flagpole (almost in the centre of the photograph), is considered the geographic centre of the campus. (This is most likely no longer accurate, however, with the addition of the South Campus dorms, but probably remains the centre for the North Campus).



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