Wartburg College - Fortress Yearbook (Waverly, IA)

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The new half-million dollar Knights Gymnasium marks the com- pletion of the first construction added to the Wartburg campus since the present development program began. Dedicated last May 26 during Commencement ceremonies, the structure, with its seating capacity of approximately three thousand, has since become an integrated and indispensable part of Wartburg College life. KNIGHTS GYMNASIUM

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GROSSMANN HALL Grossmann Hall now boasts the mosl luxurious dormitory rooms on campus as a result of the complete remodeling of the interior and the addition of the new third floor. Besides the increase in capacity from 80 to 130 students, all new furniture has been pro- vided and a spacious lounge, complete with kitchenette, provides for the students ' social needs.

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Foreword Here, for all posterify, is our attempt to put into print the great- est year of our lives. May it ever serve to bring back memories of what we did to increase the stature of Wartburg College. May it also show for those who come after us v hat college life was like dur- ing these days of expansion and development. With this view in mind we give you the 1950 Fortress with its cover and opening pages introducing the theme of The Builders. CONTENTS ARCHITECTS 11 THE PLAN 25 Building Malerial 26 Foundalion 34 Framework 40 Finished Edifice 44 WORKING UNITS 57 SPARETIME 99 CONSTRUCTION SCENES 113 8