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30The Tar HeelThursday, July 20, 1989 i4 i' "!'' :-r . -woojtHii, 1 p i " "' 4" Playmakers Theatre Often described as one of the most beautiful build ings on campus, the Playmakers theatre was originally built in 1852 as a combination library and ballroom. Among the Corinthian building's features is the substitution of the traditional acanthus leaves for wheat and Indian com to better reflect the intense American ism of the day. A legend has surrounded the building ever since an incident that was supposed to have happened when it was still a library. According to legend, horses of the Michigan Ninth Company were stabled there following the Civil War. Since then, Michigan horses have been known for their intelligence and UNC students for their, good sense. The theater was named a National Historic Land mark.in 1974. Tar Heel file photo Bell Tower The Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower, soon known by all University students as it rings several times a day, calls students to classes, provides twilight music and adds a special touch to the departing crowds after a football game. The Bell Tower was a $100,000 gift given by John Motley Morehead, class of 1891, and Rufus Lenoir Patterson, class of 1893, to honor members of their families who had been associated with the University throughout its entire history. Presently, 16 Moreheads and 11 Pattersons are commemorated on the tablets beneath the arcade. One rumor has it that Morehead was jealous of the fact that the library was to be named after Louis Round Wilson, so the Bell Tower was placed in such a way that, when looking back on Wilson Library from the flagpole in front of South Building, a dunce cap sits on top of the Wilson dome. The Bell Tower first rang in November 193 1 , and it is located south of Wilson Library. Not only is it visible for several miles, but it is also occasionally audible as far as Durham. W Pfh 3V 3 11 ""1 s t'f - f-rr "- ' firnii iniririiTi iinmiim-ilTOir n ti nn inn Tar HeelAndrew Herman The Pit From about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, the Pit is the place to be between classes. Bordered by Lenoir Hall, the Student Union, the Student Stores and the Undergraduate Library, this open air assembly is a popular meeting place for students throughout the day. During the warmer months, the en trenched area becomes a stage where students can hear speeches from cam pus groups on the latest controversy or listen to their favorite evangelist as he or she preaches words of wisdom. Students who pass the Pit during the day should also check out the Cube, an all-purpose campus billboard. The Cube is regularly painted and re-painted with announcements of upcoming campus events, including union films, concerts and speakers. "Pit sitting" has become a noted phe nomenon on campus, with some stu dents skipping class just to enjoy a can of soda and the newspaper while sitting in the sun. Experience has it that if you sit in the Pit all day, you will see every one you know at least once. .-V.V. Tar Heel file photo
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