Groundbreaking ceremony for the Memorial Gymnasium, which was completed in 1947 and was named in honor of students who served in the second world war. JP Pflueger (center in dark suit, holding hat) and President Eastvold (off center at right, grey suit, holding hat) pictured
Construction scene from Memorial Gymnasium which was completed in 1947 and named to honor students who served in World War II.
May 17, 1947: Ground-breaking exercises in connection with the building of the new science hall at Pacific Lutheran College. Reading left to right: Mr. Geo. Warter, contractor; Dr. J.P. Pflueger, Religion department; Mr.John Richards, architect; Reverend Lauritz Rasmussen, alumnus 1900; Dr. E. B. Steen, College Pastor; Professor Anders W. Ramstad, Chemistry department; Dr. Walter H. Schaefer, Biology department; Dr. O. M. Jordahl, Physics department; Dr. Philip E. Hauge, Dean of the College, Prof. Johan U. Xavier, Librarian Emeritus, Dr. Seth C. Eastvold, President of the College.
This photo was taken during the cornerstone laying for the Student Union building in 1948.
In this photo: Foss, Rydel, President Eastvold, unidentified.
Many gather for a speech during the cornerstone laying of the Student Union building. 1948.
Students celebrate Homecoming with a parade in 1949. Memorial Gymnasium can be seen behind the float.
Steps of Old Main decorated for Homecoming.
Construction of the Chapel-Music-Speech Building, 1950-1951
A crowd gathers for the Groundbreaking of the Chapel-Music-Speech Building.
Construction of the Chapel-Music-Speech Building, 1950-1951