E.L. Crossely Secondary School - Pelham, Ontario
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N 43° 02.541 W 079° 19.123
17T E 636945 N 4766889
This huge mural catches the eye of travellers!! It is a mosaic created with many individual tiles.
E.L. Crossley Secondary School opened its doors to 600 students on September 3rd, 1963.
Waymark Code: WMA084
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/25/2010
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The mural that adorns the front facade of the school building is an important and easily recognizable aspect of the school itself. Designed by Heinz Gaugel, it measures 44 feet by 66 feet and stands five stories high. The dominant feature of the mural is the two hands, because the artist believed that "education is only worthwhile if the hands are used to transform it into something". The remaining images reflect aspects of ancient cultures, modern technology and nature. The connection between education and all around us is prominent.
Inside the school, the main foyer shows two more murals which represent the vocational studies that formed the original foundation for the school's program. The theme of the mural is continued as the school's yearbook is appropriately titled "The Mural", indicative of all the small pieces that make up the whole school community.
CAN BE BEST VIEWED OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. THIS CAN BE A VERY BUSY PLACE.
**School is in session from Labour Day to June 15th and normal hours are from 7:45 to 3:45 daily. The mural is usually well lit into the evening hours as well.
City: Pelham
Location Name: E.L. Crossely Secondary School
Artist: Heinz Gaugel
Media: Tile
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date: Not listed
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