This exhibit showcases the Fire of 1923, which destroyed the Administration Building, also known as "Old Main", on the campus of what was then Elon College. The year 2023 is the one hundred year anniversary of the tragic event. While the fire brought devastation, it also brought a renewal of Elon through the rebuilding initiative, which allowed Elon to gain five new buildings. This historical event marked a shift into a growth period, and allowed Elon to be reborn from the ashes just like a Phoenix. The exhibit was created by Brie Melchor, Elon Class of 2026, during her time as a student worker in Elon University Archives and Special Collections.
