Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Strathcona School
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 4, 2023
1. Strathcona School Marker
Quick Facts: Cornerstone laid 1894. - First sanitary drinking fountain - Model School
By the 1890s increased residential development resulted in the Hamilton Board of Education purchasing a portion of the former Crystal Palace Grounds for a school site on the west side of Sophia Street (Strathcona Avenue, 1917) between Lamoreaux and Florence Streets.
- Opened September 4, 1895 as Sophia Street School.
- Renamed Strathcona Model School in 1909.
- Rebuilt in 1984-1985, incorporating architectural features of the original building.
Strathcona was called the Model School due to its role as the practice teaching facility for the nearby Normal School. Strathcona continues to provide for the needs of its pupils, many of whom play in Victoria Park, enjoying the experience of living in Hamilton's valuable West End Heritage Community.
Erected 2019 by City of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 43° 15.818′ N, 79° 53.049′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Strathcona. Marker is at the intersection of Strathcona Avenue North and Lamoreaux Street, on the right when traveling north on Strathcona Avenue North
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. George’s Anglican Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Semmens, Ward and Evel Casket Company (about 120 meters away); Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall (about 120 meters away); Crystal Palace and Grounds (about 120 meters away); Iroquois Sand and Gravel Bar (about 120 meters away); Zion United Church (about 150 meters away); Hand Fireworks (about 180 meters away); Early West End Hotels (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 28, 2023
2. Strathcona School Marker
Photographed By A.M. Cunningham Photography, 1927
3. Strathcona School Marker detail
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 4, 2023
4. Strathcona School Marker detail
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 17, 2022
5. Preserved entrance from the original Strathcona School
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
