
Royal Victoria College as seen from Sherbrooke and University Street, circa 1948. McGill University Archives PR039971
Erected in 1899 thanks to Lord Strathcona’s donation of £50,000, the building was a self-contained unit, serving as both dormitory and educational facility until 1971, when the original, central section and the eastern wing were given to the Faculty of Music. RVC’s westernmost wings, the Vaughan wing (built, on the corner of University and Sherbrooke Streets, in 1931) and the Roscoe wing (set further back on University Street in 1964), continued to serve their function as McGill’s only all-female residence.

Six female students on steps of Royal Victoria College, going skiing at Shawbridge in Laurentians, 1927 (cartoon colouring by "Bee Tweedie") McGill University Archives PU038149

"Freshies" of class of 1930 gather for a midnight chat in a Royal Victoria College bedroom, 1926. McGill University Archives PU038165

Library of Royal Victoria College, 1903. McGill University Archives PL006770

Interior view of students room in Royal Victoria College, 1903. McGill University Archives PL006771.

Parlor of Royal Victoria College, 1903. McGill University Archives PL006776

Exterior, Royal Victoria College residence,1965. McGill University Archives PU019387