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

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Description

Black and white photograph of the opening and dedication ceremony of the Arts and Science Building at Waterloo College. A man wearing an academic gown is speaking at a podium in front of the building. Spectators are seated in chairs. Three Union Jacks are hanging on the building.

Notes

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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