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View of the Brickyard from the tables at the Student Union

The Brickyard, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
Erdahl-Cloyd Union, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Item information

Title:
View of the Brickyard from the tables at the Student Union
Description:
The Brickyard (officially named University Plaza) was constructed during 1967 to 1969. The original purpose for the Plaza was to cover the dirt and mud that resulted from the high level of construction going on during the 1950s and 1960s on North campus. Today, it serves as a central gathering area on NC State's campus.
Topics:
Campus and Town
Subjects:
Universities and colleges
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
0003450
Photographer:
Mills, Ralph more info on Mills, Ralph 
Created Date:
circa to
Genre:
Aerial photographs
Architectural photographs
Names:
North Carolina State University more info on North Carolina State University 
North Carolina State University -- Social aspects more info on North Carolina State University -- Social aspects 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs

Building: North Carolina State University, University Plaza -- The Brickyard (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Architect:
more info on Bell, Richard C., 1928- 
Community:
NC State University
State:
NC
Zip:
27606
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College campuses
Plazas
Latitude, Longitude:
35.787102, -78.670601

Building: North Carolina State University, Erdahl-Cloyd Student Union (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

General note:
This building is now the west wing/atrium of D.H. Hill Library at North Carolina State University.
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College buildings
Student unions
Latitude, Longitude:
35.794959, -78.705214