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.

Men and women gathered for the cornerstone ceremony for Science Hall

Science Hall cornerstone laying.

President Eastvold and dignitaries listen to the Choir of the West during cornerstone laying ceremony

Dr. H.L. Foss speaks during cornerstone laying ceremony.

Science Hall cornerstone laying.

President Eastvold at the Science hall cornerstone laying.

Science Hall cornerstone laying. President Eastvold second from left.

Science Hall cornerstone laying. President Eastvold second from left.

Science Hall cornerstone laying. President Eastvold second from left, HL Foss at right.