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 MHM Queenston School - Winnipeg MB Posted by:  PeterNoG
N 49° 52.243 W 097° 11.219
14U E 630278 N 5525833
This Manitoba Historical Marker is on the south side of the Queenston School at 245 Queenston Street in the River Heights area of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMFV0W
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 12/01/2012
Views: 3
Marker Name: Queenston School's 75th Anniversary Garden and Outdoor Classroom
Agency: Queenston School Advisory Council
Languages: English
Location:
Queenston School
245 Queenston Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Marker Text:
Queenston School's 75th Anniversary Garden and Outdoor Classroom
Queenston School first opened its doors in September 1931. Designed by architects George Norwood and Cyril Chivers and built by H.S. Walin, general contractor, Queenston was one of the last schools built in Winnipeg during the depression. The cost of construction was $123,882 and the project helped to provide much needed work and wages under the Winnipeg Unemployment Relief. The basement was dug by manual labour and shifts were assigned in rotation thereby ensuring steady work for many.
In commemoration of Queenston School's 75th anniversary. The Millennium Garden was expanded to include an outdoor classroom, with planter boxes and seating, and a native perennial garden for the education and enjoyment of the students and the community.
{ there is a list of a dozen contributors }
Planning and fundraising volunteer support:
The Queenston School Advisory Council and Q.S.A.C. Garden Committee
Queenston School teachers, staff and students
C.A.P.T. Daycare Inc.
Thank you to the parents and community members who have donated their time, contributed to fundraising, and have supported this project.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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