Numbers and letters form the basis for communication. They are the foundation for sharing ideas and creating context for how objects are defined and understood. When walking Carolina’s campus, alphanumerics can be seen in nearly everything from the spines of books in Wilson Library to the ceramic tiles that border Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. Take a new and unique look at the University through the alphanumerics that bring meaning to campus locations. Numbers and letters combine to inform swimmers of the depth of a particular area of Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. Opened in 1938, the Bowman Gray Memorial Pool is the oldest pool on campus and was estimated to be one of the largest indoor pools in the country when students took their first plunge. Once the home of Carolina’s swim team, the Olympic-length pool provides exercise and recreation space for all Tar Heels today.