This photo was taken during the cornerstone laying for the Student Union building in 1948.
In this photo: Foss, Rydel, President Eastvold, unidentified.
Joe Enge operates a bulldozer on the lower campus at the start of the landscaping project in 1949.
Students walk near the old library, now known as Xavier Hall. Built in 1937, the entire building was renovated and became an academic facility when the new library was built in 1967. It is named for J.U. Xavier, professor 1902-1942, acting president 1920-1921.
Construction of the Memorial Gymnasium, which was completed in 1947 and is named for PLU students who served in World War II.
Color postcard of Memorial Gymnasium, published by the Ellis Post Card Co. of Arlington, Washington.
