Opening and dedication of the Arts and Science Building, Waterloo College

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Black and white photograph of the procession at the opening and dedication of the Arts and Science Building at Waterloo College. Waterloo College President J. G. Hagey (left, wearing academic cap and gown) and Lutheran Church in America President Franklin Fry (right, wearing white vestments and a clerical collar) are leading the procession. Spectators are standing as the men walk by.

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The Arts Building was constructed in 1953. The east wing was added in 1963.

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 it became Waterloo Lutheran University. In 1973 Waterloo Lutheran University became Wilfrid Laurier University. In September 1999 Laurier Brantford opened in Brantford, Ontario.

Date of Original

Oct. 3, 1954

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