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Buckland was appointed to the chair of agriculture at the University of Toronto in 1852.

Robert Baldwin commissioned the report and this volume was probably his copy.

Frederic William Cumberland was appointed architect of University College on 7 February 1856.

First page of the indenture of the building contract, including specifications for the construction of the foundations.

This perspective, looking north, was drawn by W. G. Storm.

Image shows the completed Chemistry Laboratory (then being used as the architects’ office), with the west end of the south wing being roofed. The photographers were Armstrong, Beere & Hime.

This view of the south side of the quadrangle, taken in the summer of 1858, show the rafters to the museum partially in place.

South front, University College under construction. Image shows the front side of the south wing east of the central tower in the summer of 1858.

Charles Emil Zollikofer, the young master sculptor, is said to be the bareheaded man in line with the portal. The top-hatted gentlemen are thought to be the architects: Storm on left posing, with foot on stone; Cumberland to the far right.

Three Pence Beaver, first Canadian Stamp