Construction of Library, Waterloo Lutheran University

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Photographs

Description

Black and white photograph of Frank Erwin and Sid McLennan (standing) and man examining blueprints on the Waterloo Lutheran University Library construction site. Construction workers are working on site. The Arts Building is in the background.

Notes

The original university library was located in Willison Hall. The current Wilfrid Laurier University Library, a seven storey building located on the main campus, was constructed in three phases. Initial construction began in 1964, and the three storey Library opened in 1965. Construction phases 2 and 3, completed in 1971 and 1984, added the fourth through seventh floors. A major renovation took place in 2002.

Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

Inscriptions

Reverse: Construction-Phase 1, Nov '64-Sept 65

Date of Original

1964 or 1965

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