Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada
Port Arthur Collegiate Institute
Designated Heritage Property
Designed by Henry Simpson of Toronto with George H. Otto, general contractor, this structure was built in 1909 with classrooms being added in 1925, 1954, and a new gymnasium in 1972. The original design has medieval and Flemish architectural features and was built of Simpson Island stone.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 48° 26.26′ N, 89° 13.672′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker can be reached from Red River Road close to Regent Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay ON P7B 1B4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Elizabeth Smellie 1884-1968 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Centennial (about 240 meters away); Central School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Connaught Square (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Reverend Richard Baxter, S.J., 1821-1904
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Also see . . .
1. History of the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI). Short student documentary on the school, which operated from 1910 to 2007. (Uploaded by CRTW2 on April 17, 2012) (Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. Wikipedia entry on the school, whose athletic teams were called the "PACI Redmen." (Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
