October 17, 1954, a crowd gathers for the dedication of North Hall, later renamed Hong Hall after Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

President Eastvold speaks at the dedication of North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

Students seated in the lounge at North Hall. Built in 1954, North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

Students stand outside the newly built North Hall on September 28, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall after Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

Entrance to North Hall which was later renamed Hong Hall after Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

Students surround North Hall, which was later renamed Hong Hall after Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.

Students walk toward North Hall in 1955. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall after Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897 to 1918.