The Medical Room resembles a circa 1910 hospital with its linoleum floor and faux fireplace. These two spaces are destined to be the Judicial Room and the Law Room.The portrait of Wake Forest founding father Calvin Jones hangs at the entrance to the exhibit gallery.The lockers painted on the doors to the HVAC unit at the back of the gallery, and surrounded by imitation brick paneling, will make up one wall of the "Coach's Room."
October 1, 2010

What was once a cavernous black space is now taking shape... turning into the small, three-walled rooms (known as "vignettes" in museum lingo) where museum visitors will see the artifacts, photographs and documents that make the very best exhibits educational and engaging in a way that mimics real life.

Museum designer Ron Holland came all the way from Asheville to start construction on this area, beginning with the Calvin Jones entrance, the Judicial Room, the Law Room and the Medical Room.  All are coming along nicely and should create a big "wow" factor for the official grand opening on November 14th.

Exhibit designer Ches Crow did the research leading up to this moment... with drawings and designs illustrating the Wake Forest experience.

And former state archivist Cathy Morris dug up some fascinating information dating back to the 1920s... old yearbook quotes that might find their way onto the wall of one of these vignettes!
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