Durand in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Hamilton Central Public School
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 22, 2023
1. Hamilton Central Public School Marker
This school, built to accommodate 1,000 students, was the largest graded school in Upper Canada, and became the only public school in Hamilton, at the time of its opening in 1853. Among the earliest examples of an institution inspired by the reforms of Egerton Ryerson, the province's chief superintendent of education (1844-76), it incorporated his scheme of an integrated, rational, and graduated public education system based upon a central school and primary feeders. The building's original finely proportioned Classical design, by the firm of Cumberland and Ridout, was extensively remodelled in 1890 by the Hamilton architect, James Balfour. His alterations, including a steeply pitched roof, certain round-arched windows and a heightened central tower, created an edifice in conformity with late Victorian tastes.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust
this page online
Location. 43° 15.275′ N, 79° 52.503′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Durand. It is at the intersection of Hunter Street West and Bay Street South, on the left when traveling west on Hunter Street West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hamilton Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Irish Who Settled in Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rae, Arctic Explorer (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 22, 2023
2. Hamilton Central Public School Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 14, 2023
3. Hamilton Central Public School
Ca 1860
4. Hamilton Central Public School ca 1860
Source: McCord Museum, Montrιal
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
