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1896

Macdonald-Harrington Building

The Macdonald Chemistry Building, renamed the Macdonald-Harrington Building after its first chemistry professor, Bernard Harrington, was built between 1896 and 1897, and was one of many donations made by Sir William Macdonald to the University. Sir Andrew Taylor was commissioned for the project along with his partners Morley Hogle and Huntley Davis.

General History: Explore the significant events and people who have shaped McGill into the university it is today.
Built Environment: Discover stories behind the rich architecture of McGill’s buildings, some of which are amongst Montreal’s oldest.
Impact: Uncover events and discoveries representing some of McGill’s greatest contributions to the world.
Changing Faces: Delve into the stories of people who have paved the way for so many in the evolution of the University’s diversity.
McGill in the Community: Learn about McGillians’ direct influence in Montreal and in Quebec.

200 years of

Macdonald-Harrington Building

McGill’s 200-year history is made of thousands of stories, events, and experiences. This timeline can present only a fraction of these stories, highlighted under the following themes:

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