South Hall under construction. Built in 1954, South Hall, a student residence hall, was later renamed Hinderlie Hall after Mr. and Mrs. Berndt I. Hinderlie, two long-time PLU staff members.

Groundbreaking ceremony for South Hall, October 14, 1953. From left to right are: Philip Hauge, S. C. Eastvold, Margaret Wickstrom, and Leslie Eklund. Built in 1954, South Hall was later named Hinderlie Hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Berndt I. Hinderlie.

October 14, 1953, groundbreaking ceremony for the new South Hall dormitory building. Seen from left to right are: S.C. Eastvold, Margaret Wickstrom, Leslie Eklund, and Philip E. Hauge. Built in 1954, South Hall was later renamed Hinderlie Hall after Mr. and Mrs. Berndt I. Hinderlie.

Construction work is seen in progress on North Hall, 1954.

Construction work is seen in progress on North Hall, 1954.

Construction of the Memorial Gymnasium, which was completed in 1947 and is named for PLU students who served in World War II.

Construction scene from Memorial Gymnasium which was completed in 1947 and named to honor students who served in World War II.

Many gather for a speech during the cornerstone laying of the Student Union building. 1948.

This photo was taken during the cornerstone laying for the Student Union building in 1948.
In this photo: Foss, Rydel, President Eastvold, unidentified.

Construction activity near Xavier Hall.