Folder 15: Buildings and Grounds: The University Wall

The University Wall project officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of 49th street and Hampton Boulevard. Doing the honors are (l-r): Wells Gresham '42, who chaired the "Buy a Brick" campaign, President James V. Koch, and Kay A. Kemper, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The project calls for building a brick and wrought-iron wall from 49th to 43rd Street, which in essence will be an extension of the Old Williamsburg Wall at the north end of campus. President Koch said the new wall will symbolize a connection between the past and the future at Old Dominion. Approximately 2,200 bricks and 30 10-foot sections were purchased during the campaign, which raised $500,000. Construction on the wall is expected to be completed by the start of the fall 1995 semester.

President Koch congratulates Wells Gresham at the University Wall Victory Celebration. Gresham received an Alumni Service Award for his work on the University Wall Campaign.

Wells Gresham '42, who chaired the University Wall Campaign Steering Committee, was presented an Alumni Service Award at the Wall Victory Celebration. Gresham and his wife Jane were among 30 individuals and groups who purchased a section in the wall extension.

A construction worker lays bricks during the University Wall extension project.

A view of the completed extension of the University Wall facing south along Hampton Boulevard.

Wells Gresham '42, Chairs the University Wall Campaign Steering Committee, which is charged with raising funds for the project.

A close-up view of the University Wall.

Construction of the University Wall extension project.

The long-awaited University Wall project is under way and should be completed by fall 1995. The brick-and-wrought iron structure will extend from 43rd Street to 49th Street.

Guests at the University Wall Groundbreaking ceremony.

A student walks toward the Education Building through an opening of the University Wall.

Wells Gresham who chaired the University Wall Campaign Steering Committee, receives an Alumni Service Award from an unidentified Alumni Association representative at the Wall Victory Celebration. Gresham is a 1942 Graduate.

The University Wall's wrought-iron fence across from Dunkin Donuts along Hampton Boulevard.