Union School
34, Main St. W., Haldimand County, Ontario, N0A, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1983/05/17
Autre nom(s)
Union School
S.S. No. 3
Liens et documents
s/o
Date(s) de construction
1918/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2009/02/11
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Union School was built in 1918 to serve the students of Selkirk and the surrounding area. It's location at 34 Main Street W., in downtown Selkirk, illustrates its importance as a historical site, having started as a school and presently used as a community centre.
The former City of Nanticoke, now Haldimand County, recognized its historical and architectural value in By-law 30-83.
Valeur patrimoniale
The three-classroom Union School opened in September 1918. It sits on land originally granted to Lt. John Dochstader. A Mr. Hall was the architect and a Mr. Bennett was the builder. The first principal was Miss Kelso, assisted by Mrs. Abrahart and Miss Munt. In 1922, the Continuation School grades 1-12 was formed by turning the two basement rooms into classrooms, and the large front room into a science lab and domestic science room. Grade 13 was available at Hagersville or Caledonia. After 1949, students were bussed to Cayuga. In 1967 the school became a library and community centre and is now known as the Centennial Community Centre.
This massive two-storey, red brick building is accented by grey cement bands, window moulds and door surrounds. The basement extends well above the ground level. The roof is very steeply pitched with various planes, dormers and an octagonal belfry. Two large doorways with pediments and eight paned transoms flank a large central projection containing many windows.
Source: Haldimand County By-law 30-83.
Éléments caractéristiques
Character defining elements that reflect the heritage value of the Union School include its:
- central location in Selkirk
- two-storey brick and concrete construction
- large basement spaces
- three-classroom footprint
- steeply pitched roof with dormers
- octagonal belfry
- individual elements include the roofline, windows, and entrance ways
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Ontario
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Ont.)
Loi habilitante
Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario
Type de reconnaissance
Désignation du patrimoine municipal (partie IV)
Date de reconnaissance
1983/05/17
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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Thème - catégorie et type
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Communauté
- Espace communautaire
Historique
- Éducation
- École primaire ou secondaire
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Haldimand County
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
HPON07-0398
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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