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Hall Building's 50th Anniversary

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The construction of the Henry F. Hall Building on Burnside Street (now de Maisonneuve) officially started on March 27, 1964. The Official Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on April 17, 1964. The Hon. Paul Gérin-Lajoie, Minister of Education at the time, layed the cornerstone on May 8, 1965.

Inaugurated on October 14, 1966, the Henry F. Hall Building is named after Henry F. Hall, who is an important figure of Sir George Williams University.

Ground Breaking Ceremony on April 17, 1964

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Laying of the Cornerstone on May 8, 1965.

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SGW-Annual-Report-1964-65-28 The Hon. Paul Gérin-Lajoie laying the Cornerstone.
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Construction, 1964-1966

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Inauguration on October 14, 1966

SGW-Annual-Report-1966-67-19 Robert C. Rae, Principal, Henry F. Hall, the Hon. Jean-Jacques Bertrand, Richard G. Thompson, President of the Association of Alumni, and Fraser Fulton, Chancellor.
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SGW-Annual-Report-1966-67-40 Principal Emeritus Henry F. Hall and Minister of Education Jean-Jacques Bertrand cut the ribbon under the watchful eye of Principal Robert C. Rae and Chancellor Fraser Fulton.
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Hall-Official-Opening-book-1966 Official Opening of the Henry F. Hall Bulding programme

Images of a landmark

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