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BCC's presence in Hollywood was established in 1970 at the Hollywood Center, at 3601 Johnson Street, in a building leased from next-door neighbor Memorial Hospital.

Hallandale real estate developer Ralph R. Bailey devoted a significant portion of his estate to projects that supported community improvement. One million dollars of the Bailey estate was provided to BCC for construction of a concert hall and theatre.

The Bailey Estate's donation was matched with $2 million from the Community Educational Facilities Act of 1975, sponsored by then state senator Bob Graham. Ground was broken in November 1979. In this photo, Dr. Adams addresses the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremonies.

Dr. Adams leads a tour for visiting dignitaries of the $6-million facility during construction.

The Ralph R. Bailey Concert Hall has grown to become the focal point for the performing arts in southwestern Broward County.

In October 1979, the 1,200-set performing arts center was dedicated. Each seat has clean sight lines and excellent sound.

Dr. Adams and District Board of Trustees Chairman Judson A. Samuels are pictured here at the dedication of the Criminal Justice Institute on Central Campus in 1972. Now called the Public Safety Institute, the center trains all of Broward County's law-enforcement officers.

The Criminal Justice Institute has grown to become a complete facility for training all of Broward's law enforcement personnel.

Broward County leased a portion of Tigertail Lake in Dania Beach to BCC in 1975 so the college could begin a sailing program. A portable trailer and small boathouse were added later. The Otto M. Burckhardt Conference Center, dedicated in November 1986, was constructed for classes, workshops, seminars, meetings, and conferences with about 40 conferees.

The conference center building effort got a hand in construction from the administration and trustees. Dr. Katherine Hunter, the vice president for academic affairs, takes the lead from Dr. Adams in the art of driving nails.