This is the site of construction of the new Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building, which was completed in 1960 and later renamed for Philip E. Hauge, an employee at the college from 1920 to 1976. President Eastvold (left) and Philip Hauge pictured.
April 8, 1959, a crowd gathers for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new administration building. Completed in 1960, it was first called the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building, but was later renamed in honor of Philip E. Hauge, who worked at the college from 1920 to 1976.
Tacoma Mayor Ben Hanson and the Chairman of the Pierce County Commissioners Harry Sprinker receive honorary keys to the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building from President Seth Eastvold at the building's dedication on October 16, 1960.
Faculty members Gundar King, Swen Winther, Grace Blomquist, Herbert Ranson and others enjoy coffee break in the Faculty Lounge on second floor of Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building.