Old Photographs of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver

February 16, 2023 Danica Jacobs History, The City

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is the province’s oldest university and one of the top universities in Canada. The Vancouver Campus was established in 1908 and is located at Point Grey on the traditional territory of the Musqueam people. The UBC campus is home to one of Canada’s leading academic libraries, a biodiversity museum, and a botanical garden.

In this archive, you will find photos of the campus, its library and other prominent buildings, University of British Columbia students, and on-campus events over the years.

Please visit the Vancouver Archives to find more amazing old photographs from the city’s past.

1920-Aerial view of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
1920-Aerial view of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
1921-Arts '25
1921-Arts ’25
1923-[Cornerstone ceremony for the Science Building at the University of British Columbia]
1923-[Cornerstone ceremony for the Science Building at the University of British Columbia]
1927-Anglican Theological College Vancouver, B.C. Opened
1927-Anglican Theological College Vancouver, B.C. Opened
1927-Foundation Stone Laid by Lieutenant Governor Honorable Randolph Bruce April 27, 1927 - Anglican College Point Grey, B.C.
1927-Foundation Stone Laid by Lieutenant Governor Honorable Randolph Bruce April 27, 1927 – Anglican College Point Grey, B.C.
1928-[Anglican Theological College, University of British Columbia]
1928-[Anglican Theological College, University of British Columbia]
1929- University of British Columbia Science building
1929- University of British Columbia Science building

1929-[Exterior of Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1929-[Exterior of Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1929-[The entrance to Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1929-[The entrance to Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1929-[University of British Columbia buildings]
1929-[University of British Columbia buildings]
1929-[University of British Columbia Library]
1929-[University of British Columbia Library]
1929-1936 [Oblique view of University Endowment Lands and University of British Columbia campus]
1929-1936 [Oblique view of University Endowment Lands and University of British Columbia campus]
1930-[A foyer in Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[A foyer in Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[A reference area in Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[A reference area in Main Library at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[Exterior of Canterbury House at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[Exterior of Canterbury House at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[The first woman to graduate from Union College at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[The first woman to graduate from Union College at the University of British Columbia]
1930-[University of British Columbia Main Library building]
1930-[University of British Columbia Main Library building]
1942-[A.R.P. demonstration at the University of British Columbia]
1942-[A.R.P. demonstration at the University of British Columbia]

1942-45 - Grounds at University of British Columbia
1942-45 – Grounds at University of British Columbia

1955-[Chemistry Building at University of British Columbia]
1955-[Chemistry Building at University of British Columbia]
1955-57- [University of British Columbia]
1955-57- [University of British Columbia]
1958-[Building at University of British Columbia]
1958-[Building at University of British Columbia]
1958-[Door to Main Library, University of British Columbia]
1958-[Door to Main Library, University of British Columbia]
1958-[Grounds and buildings at University of British Columbia]
1958-[Grounds and buildings at University of British Columbia]
1958-[University of British Columbia Chemistry Building]
1958-[University of British Columbia Chemistry Building]
1960-[Diving at the University of British Columbia]
1960-[Diving at the University of British Columbia]
1960-[Event at the University of British Columbia pool]
1960-[Event at the University of British Columbia pool]

1970- University of British Columbia students writing exams
1970- University of British Columbia students writing exams
1972- Cecil Green Park house, south-west facade
1972- Cecil Green Park house, south-west facade

 

Please visit the Vancouver Archives to find more amazing old photographs from the city’s past.