Laying of foundation for Old Main. Taken October 4, 1891.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Library, that was held in tandem that year's May Festival in April 30, 1937.
Partially-built library (later renamed Xavier Hall) and crowd attending cornerstone laying for library. Taken October 23, 1937.
Group of men, including Nils Hong (front row, left), J.U. Xavier (back row, second from right) and Oscar Tingelstad (front row, center), gathered at the Cornernstone laying for the Library on October 23, 1937.
Crowd attending cornerstone laying for library. Taken October 23, 1937.
A banquet held at the library, now known as Xavier Hall.
Back of photo: "2 10 42 Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs, In remembrance of a pleasant evening and a well planned and a beautifully decorated banquet. Thank you! - C.S. Fynbael"
Dedication of the Science Hall (renamed Ramstad Hall), laying the corner stone ceremonies. (L to R): Foss, Eastvold, Lund, Steen
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.
President Eastvold and dignitaries listen to the Choir of the West during cornerstone laying ceremony
Science Hall cornerstone laying. President Eastvold second from left.
