The Royce House at 118 West College Street was for many years a private residence and later a private boarding house. It was purchased by the College in 1917. From 1927 to 1930 it was used by the College as a French House, and from 1930 to 1934 as a house of residence for women, accommodating thirteen. The house was badly damaged by fire in the winter of 1934 and was then torn down.