Image of the formal groundbreaking for Alamance building took place on March 21, 1923.

Image of the formal groundbreaking for Alamance building took place on March 21, 1923.

ormal groundbreaking for Alamance building took place on March 21, 1923. From left to right are three unidentified women, then Mrs. W.A. Harper, President W.A. Harper, Uncle James W. Wellons holding the shovel, an unidentified man, the general contractor Joe W. Stout of Greensboro (wearing cap), Herbert B. Hunter (the Burlington architect who had drafted the plans for the five new buildings), Professor Thomas C. Amick, Charles D. Johnston (Superintendent of the Christian Orphanage, now the Elon Homes for Children), Dr. R.M. Morrow, and Professor W.P. Lawrence.