Richardson Hall Print by Richard Armstrong

Richardson Hall was completed in 1954 as an Administration Building.  It was considered necessary because the administrative offices had long been located in the Douglas Library and were causing a great deal of congestion in the already busy building. It is named after James Armstrong Richardson, a graduate of Queen’s, a prominent Canadian businessman and Chancellor of the university from 1929 to 1939. It was quite opulent when built and created a great deal of criticism. It now houses the Principal’s Office, offices of several Vice-Principals and the University Secretariat.  

The artist Richard Armstrong is known for his Canadian art inspired by rural and historic landscape of Kingston and 1000 islands.