A group of men including President Seth Eastvold (far left) and Halfdan Foss (2nd from left) standing on the deck of residence hall.

A man speaking from the deck of a residence hall. Behind him are President Seth Eastvold and Halfdan Foss.

Attending the dedication ceremony for Foss Hall, from left to right, are: Reverend Knutson, President Mortvedt, Mrs. H.L. Foss,H.L.Foss, and Reverend Larsgaard.

Dedication of Foss Hall--from left to right are: Reverend Knutson, President Mortvedt, Mrs. H.L. Foss, Dr. Foss, and Reverend John Larsgaard.

The dedication of Foss Hall from left to right: President Robert Mortvedt, Elise Foss, and H.L. Foss.

H.L. Foss and President Eastvold at the dedication ceremony for North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897-1918. Hong Hall was designed by the firm of Lea, Pearson, & Richards.

H.L. Foss (speaking) and President Eastvold at the dedication ceremony for North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897-1918. Hong Hall was designed by the firm of Lea, Pearson, & Richards.

H.L. Foss and President Eastvold at the dedication ceremony for North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897-1918. Hong Hall was designed by the firm of Lea, Pearson, & Richards.

H.L. Foss and President Eastvold at the dedication ceremony for North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897-1918. Hong Hall was designed by the firm of Lea, Pearson, & Richards.

H.L. Foss and President Eastvold at the dedication ceremony for North Hall, October 17, 1954. North Hall was later renamed Hong Hall in honor of Nils J. Hong, PLU president from 1897-1918. Hong Hall was designed by the firm of Lea, Pearson, & Richards.