1940-1949
1942
Men's Co-Op Building
During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt developed the Works Progress Administration (WPA) program which provides funds for moving and remodeling a 3-story building to make a men's residence hall.
In January the Men's Co-Op (Morgan Hall Annex) is ready for occupancy. This frame building was once used as the County Poor Farm and was moved to campus with funds from the WPA program.
1945
Students in the Industrial Arts building
The Industrial Arts Building is constructed at the end of the East Road against the hills bordering the southern edge of campus. (Now known as the Metals Technology Building)
1946
World War II barracks from Gore Field (Great Falls) are moved to Havre. These barracks provide 33 family dwellings for temporary housing of faculty and WWII vets returning to school in the post war period. Though regarded as temporary, these units were in service for over 20 years.
1947
A recreation building from the Moutt Mine near Columbus is purchased and the one story 110x60 foot building is cut into sections and moved to the NMC campus for use as the Student Union Building.
Construction of the east wing of Cowan Hall begins.
A 100x40 foot building is acquired from Gore Field and placed directly west of the Industrial Arts Building. It serves as the Physical Plant maintenance shop and office building.
1948
After a delay because of lack of funds, the SUB is finally ready for use in the fall.
1949
Construction of Cowan Hall stops when money runs out.
The girls' residence hall is named Donaldson Hall in honor of a deceased NMC English instructor.
The first paving of roads begins in the fall.