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, President Eastvold watches as Philip E. Hauge prepares to start the groundbreaking ceremony for the new administration building. Completed in 1960, it was originally called the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building, but was later renamed to honor Hauge, a college employee from 1920 to 1976.
President Seth Eastvold with an unidentified man at the dedication of the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building on October 16, 1960.
President Seth Eastvold and his wife Enga cut the ribbon at the dedication of the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building on October 16, 1960.
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.
Tacoma Mayor Ben Hanson receives an honorary key to the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building from President Seth Eastvold at the building's dedication on October 16, 1960.
President Eastvold addresses students in the lecture hall of the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building.