 Assembled at the top of the steps of the new institution were the leaders of London's educational, political and religious communities, while on the front lawn a crowd of about 300 persons - largely priests, nuns, and seminarians.Initially, the College consisted of 55 double residence rooms, seven classrooms, a library, a dining hall, two recreation rooms and a chapel.The all-male faculty and administration were composed largely of priests from St. Peter's Seminary.