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.
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.
Dedication ceremony for the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building in 1960.
The dedication ceremony for the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building.
Samuelson Family at the dedication of the Samuelson Chapel (A-101) in Admin Building
A large group gathered on Upper Campus for the groundbreaking of the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building (later named Hauge Administration Building). Xavier Hall, the Kiosk, Harstad Hall, and Eastvold Chapel seen in the background.