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.

This image shows a hole in a cinderblock wall 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 a hallway in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its renovation in 1964. Chairs and desks can be seen lining both sides of 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 part of the renovation of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1964. An electrical box can be seen with wires hanging loosely from the top. 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 widened doorway with several cinderblocks removed at the top during the renovation of Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1964. Office furniture and a man can be seen in the background. 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 students participating in a dance contest held in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Four students can be seen dancing in the center of the room with others standing in the background. A jukebox can be seen against the wall on the left.

This image shows a classroom in Sanford Hall, built 1969, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1969. A classroom can be seen filled with chairs and desks, with cardboard packing boxes visible in the foreground and on the right. Sanford Hall provided classrooms and other facilities for the Departments of English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Philosophy and Religion, and Political Science.

This image shows a laboratory classroom in the newly completed Rankin Science Building at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in May 1963. Each desk includes two lamps with gas nozzles in the base. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratoriesfor 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 picking up a newspaper from a pile by the entrance to Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. An advertisement to a music performance can be seen in front of the window. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows a group of children carrying signs in a line down the hallway in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, during a demonstration at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in January 1969. Students can be seen standing along the right and left of the corridor. The demonstration was focused on gaining student participation in committee at the student center. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows three men sitting at a table in the Gold Room in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1967. Seen sitting on the left is Food Services Manager John Welborn. The Gold Room provided leisurely dining, specializing in steak and seafood, and was kept separate from other Food Services operations, including the Bavarian Inn, the University Cafeteria, and the Ice Cream Parlor. The Gold Room was replaced by the Blue Ridge Cafe in 2000, and now houses McAllister's. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. On the right is Howard Cottrell, Bookstore Manager.

This image shows a student sitting in a telephone booth in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows four employees working in the kitchen of the Gold Room in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1967. The Gold Room provided leisurely dining, specializing in steak and seafood, and was kept separate from other Food Services operations, including the Bavarian Inn, the University Cafeteria, and the Ice Cream Parlor. The Gold Room was replaced by the Blue Ridge Cafe in 2000, and now houses McAllister's. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows a group of children carrying signs in a line up the stairs outside of Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, during a demonstration at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in January 1969. The demonstration was focused on gaining student participation in committee at the student center. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows four employees working in the kitchen of the Gold Room in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1967. The Gold Room provided leisurely dining, specializing in steak and seafood, and was kept separate from other Food Services operations, including the Bavarian Inn, the University Cafeteria, and the Ice Cream Parlor. The Gold Room was replaced by the Blue Ridge Cafe in 2000, and now houses McAllister's. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows an employee of New River Light and Power Company in Boone, NC, standing by a NRLP truck in front of Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, with a man at Appalachian State University (1967-current). New River Light and Power was started two miles south of Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) on the Edminsten Farm in 1915, supplying power to the School and six individual customers in Boone, NC. The company no longer generates its own electricity, instead purchasing power from Blue Ridge Electric of Lenoir, NC. The utility is today a non-profit subsidiary of Appalachian State University and serves the area generally within the town limits of Boone. On the right is Grant Ayers, Manager of New River Light and Power Company.

This image shows two students sitting in a lounge Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. They can be seen sitting on couches and chairs listening to headphones plugged into audio jacks in the wall. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the dining room of the Gold Room in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1967. The Gold Room provided leisurely dining, specializing in steak and seafood, and was kept separate from other Food Services operations, including the Bavarian Inn, the University Cafeteria, and the Ice Cream Parlor. The Gold Room was replaced by the Blue Ridge Cafe in 2000, and now houses McAllister's. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the ice cream counter at W. H. Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current). An employee can be seen standing in front of several vats of ice cream. Welborn Hall served as the main cafeteria for Appalachian State since its opening in 1925, but in the 1960s services were expanded to include an ice cream parlor and the Gold Room in Plemmons Student Union.

This image shows a group of children carrying signs in a line down a staircase in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, during a demonstration at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in January 1969. Students can be seen standing along the right of the stairs. The demonstration was focused on gaining student participation in committee at the student center. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows a group of children carrying signs and standing in a corridor in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, during a demonstration at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in January 1969. The demonstration was focused on gaining student participation in committee at the student center. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows a group of children carrying signs in a line down around the dinnig room in Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, during a demonstration at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in January 1969. Students can be seen standing along left of the line. The demonstration was focused on gaining student participation in committee at the student center, and ended in the students walking through the newly completed Student Union. The first sign reads, "The Student Center Wants YOU!" Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the construction of Varsity Gym at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in November 1966. 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 Plemmons Student Union building under construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1966. Construction materials can be seen in the foreground and on the right. Plemmons Student Union, completed in 1967, originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows students sitting on couches in one of the lounges in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the landscaping done in front of the recently completed Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current). The corner of the student union can be seen on the right, with the edge of the Education Building, built 1925, Dougherty Library, built 1935, and the edge of Watauga Hall, built 1929, in the background. A crane can be seen in the background demolishing the College Bookstore for the construction of the new University Bookstore, completed in 1969.

This image shows students sitting at tables in one of the lounges in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the eastern side of Plemmons Student Union building under construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in June 1966. The College Bookstore, built 1934, can be seen on the left, and cars and construction materials can be seen in the center and on the right. Plemmons Student Union, completed in 1967, originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows the Plemmons Student Union building under construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1966. Construction equipment can be seen in the foreground. Plemmons Student Union, completed in 1967, originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

This image shows a construction worker standing in the cleared area where Plemmons Student Union was to be constructed at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1966. Plemmons Student Union, completed in 1967, originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.