Summerhill

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History Summerhill, completed in 1839, is the oldest building on the Queen’s campus and was built by local Anglican Archdeacon George Okill Stuart. The building was sold to Queen’s in 1853 which had been moving between rented houses since its founding in 1841. It originally housed the entire university, and since then has had many uses such as serving as the Principal’s official residence for a period of time. At different times in its history it has housed students, professors, classrooms, laboratories, the medical school, a gymnasium of sorts, and the library, which dispensed the requested books through an outside window.

Fun Facts Some famous visitors to Summerhill include Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (1984) along with Princess Diana and Prince Charles (1991).

Academics and Student Life Today Summerhill houses the departments of Alumni Affairs and Development and the east wing is used for receptions and accommodation for special guests of the university.