THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, May 24, 1995 TAG: 9505240490
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B3 EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA
TYPE: Local Briefs
DATELINE: BUXTON LENGTH: Short : 27 lines
The ground-breaking ceremony for the Fessenden Multi-Purpose Center will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Buxton behind Dillon's Corner. The public is invited.
The Fessenden Center is named for Ronald A. Fessenden, ``The Father of Wireless Communications.''
Fessenden made the first wireless broadcast of musical notes from an antenna near Buxton in 1902.
The 12,619-square-foot center will provide a wide variety of recreational activities. The center will be staffed by employees of the parks and recreation department and older adult services.
The center will include two outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, parking area and wooden walkway and pier. The cost is $1.2 million and completion is expected within 12 months. by CNB