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Harmon, Frank

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Coker Arboretum, begun in 1903 by William C. Coker, the first faculty member in the botany department, is a model of what cities like Raleigh and Durham need - civic open spaces. Although only five acres, it is a place that draws people together.

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 16 Issue 38, Sept 1998, p13, 14, il

Arboretums--Chapel Hill; Coker Arboretum (Chapel Hill); Coker, William Chambers, 1872-1953

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Martin, D.G.

The Coker Arboretum at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2003. It was created by a young botany professor, William C. Coker. Although only five acres in size, the arboretum is considered one of state's most beautiful places.

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 70 Issue 11, Apr 2003, p74-76, 78, il Periodical Website

Arboretums--Chapel Hill; Coker Arboretum (Chapel Hill); Coker, William Chambers, 1872-1953