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 1912 Ellison School - Kelowna, British Columbia Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 49° 56.876 W 119° 22.103
11U E 330089 N 5535530
In 2012 this one time schoolhouse celebrated its centennial with a celebration and this spiffy new bronze plaque. The school remained open as a school until 1996. In 2001 it was repurposed and reopened as the Ellison Heritage School Community Centre.
Waymark Code: WMMD46
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/03/2014
Views: 3
1912 Ellison School
Ellison District has a long history of supporting public education. The first school, commencing in September 1894, was in the upstairs of Joseph Christien's home. In 1895, a one-roomed school house was opened on land donated by the Whelan family. It served local children until December 1911. Ellison residents proudly witnessed the opening of their new school in January 1912. It included space for two classrooms, reflecting Ellison's continued growth.
Hundreds of students have passed through this school, receiving a quality education. The 1912 Ellison School has hosted many community events including dances, meetings, theatrical performances, debates, and concerts. It closed its doors as a school in June 1996, and is now the Ellison Heritage School Community Centre. This historic building's centennial is appropriately recognized, as it continues to serve local citizens.
June 2nd, 2012
From the Sign on the Building
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Group that erected the marker: City of Kelowna
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
4411 Old Vernon Road
Kelowna, BC Canada
V1X 7V6
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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