Bittle Memorial Hall
Begun in June of 1878, this building opened as the first campus library on October 17, 1879, marking the inauguration of Dr. Julius D. Dreher as the third president of the College. When conceived, this structure was to have marked and honored the centennial of General Andrew Lewis, but with the death of Dr. Bittle in 1876, there was a change in plans. Early references to this building call it Bittle Memorial and Lewis Hall. With renovations and an added wing, it served as the library until 1962 when the new library on High Street was opened. Bittle Hall was converted to the Office of Student Affairs the following summer. In 1982, student affairs moved to the Alumni Gym. The Virginia Synod of the ELCA then obtained this building as its headquarters.