The Town of Elon hosted a showing of historic photos from places around Elon — like Elon University. People were encouraged to stop by and write down anything they knew about each photo’s backstory.
The photos were enlarged in order for people to see the photos clearly. Artificial intelligence was used to enhance physical features on those in the photographs. Jill Weston, the downtown development director for the town of Elon said the photos went through a very thorough process, until finally ending up back in North Carolina.
“They were sent to a company in California who specializes in historic restoration photos,” Weston said.
The photos on display included firefighters from the Elon Fire Department and a family in a horse and buggy. Weston said these photos are going to stay up permanently in the town hall annex and said this showcase is open to anyone who wants to stop by and see the photos and share any knowledge they may have.
“I’m really excited, I think it honors Elon, the whole town of Elon and the community,” Weston said. “Hopefully somebody will know somebody in some of these pictures.”