Construction
A simple sign was the first indication that BCC was coming to this site in the Eastgate area of Bellevue. Sign reads, “Future Home of Bellevue Community College.” Photo ca. 1967.
Officials gather to turn over the first shovelful of dirt to begin the construction of BCC’s campus, December 1967.
An odd angle in this photo provides a light –hearted view of BCC's groundbreaking ceremony in 1967. Pictured: Board of Trustees Chairman C.W. Duffy (left), and College President Merle Landerholm (right).
Ground is cleared for the new BCC campus, 1968.
Preparing the ground for construction of BCC’s new campus, 1968.
Foundation and structural work, 1968.
Construction continues, 1968.
Construction, 1968.
An early view across the inner courtyard, 1968.
Drainage pipe ready for installation. 1968-69 photo.
Before there was landscaping or parking lots, a view of the main entrance of campus — now called Landerholm Circle. 1968-69 photo.
Another early view of Landerholm Circle, near the end of Phase I construction. Lampposts have already been installed. 1968-69 photo.
Newspapers track the construction of BCC’s main campus, 1969.
The media countdown continues toward completion of Phase I construction. The caption says completion is expected July 19, 1969.
Even with Phase I construction completed, some faculty offices had to be in portables. 1969 photo.
The BCC Planetarium nears completion during phase II construction. Photo ca. 1973.
