St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada

Ridley College

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

1. Ridley College Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

One of Ontario's most prominent independent boarding schools, this college, named for a 16th century Christian martyr, was opened in 1889. It was established by Anglican churchman to provide boys with a sound preparatory education and to instill in them enduring moral and spiritual values. Initially housed in a converted sanatorium, Ridley expanded steadily, adding a junior school, reputedly the first of its kind in Canada, in 1899 and moving all facilities to this site by 1905. It gained what is essentially its present form during an extensive rebuilding program undertaken in the 1920s. A traditional liberal arts institution, Ridley has developed a well-rounded program with athletic and extracurricular activities. It became co-educational in 1973 and is renowned today for its many eminent graduates.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 43° 9.123′ N, 79° 15.144′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines

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, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of Ridley Road and Henrietta Street on Ridley Road. Marker is at a locked back entrance to the campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Ridley Road, St Catharines ON L2S 2H3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Shickluna 1808-1880 (approx. half a kilometer away); Lance Corporal Fred Fisher, V.C. (approx. half a kilometer away); Niagara District United Empire Loyalists Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); In Memorium Reqviescant in Pace (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); William Hamilton Merritt 1793 - 1862 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); This Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Anglican Church, St. Catharines (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Shipbuilding in St. Catharines 1845 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

2. Ridley College Marker

View down Ridley Road.

Ridley College Left Plaque at Entrance by Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

3. Ridley College Left Plaque at Entrance by Marker

Ridley College Right Plaque at Entrance by Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

4. Ridley College Right Plaque at Entrance by Marker

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

5. Ridley College Marker

Approaching from Henrietta Street

Back of Ridley College Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 27, 2014

6. Back of Ridley College Marker

<i>Upper School and Chapel, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1930

7. Upper School and Chapel, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario

<i>Lower School, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1930

8. Lower School, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 7, 8. submitted on September 24, 2014. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.