Two students sitting on the roof of Willison Hall

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Description

Black and white photograph of students sitting on the roof of Willison Hall. There is snow on the ground, and the branches of the tree are bare.

Notes

The Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada began in 1911. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo Lutheran University was formed, consisting of Waterloo College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. In 1973 the name of the University was changed to Wilfrid Laurier University, with Waterloo Lutheran Seminary as a federated college.

Willison Hall was built in 1914, expanded in 1924, and demolished in 1970. It contained administration offices, classrooms and laboratories, a chapel, a dining hall, the library, a gymnasium, and student accommodations. The building was commonly known as “Old Main” until the mid 1950s when it was named in honour of Waterloo College graduate Nils Willison.

Inscriptions

The original Willison Hall or "Old Main" as many people remember it. Heintz Nerlich and Karl Uffelman on top About--1919/20. Victor H. Nerlich

Date of Original

ca. 1919

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