MHM The Former Central Normal School - Winnipeg MB
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This Manitoba Historic Marker (MHM) is on the Former Central Normal School on William Avenue at Gertie Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMD6TH
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 11/27/2011
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The Central Normal School is a 2 1/2 story Neo-Classical stone building constructed in 1904-06 at 442 William Ave in Winnipeg MB.
This imposing building was rehabilitated for residential use in 1992 and is now "Villa Fel Rodriguez", a non profit housing cooperative.
Marker Name: The Former Central Normal School
Agency: Manitoba Heritage Council
Languages: English, French
Location:
442 William Avenue
Winnipeg
Marker Text:
The Former Central Normal School
The former Central Normal School served as the headquarters for teacher training for more than forty years. It was the key institution for elevating the educational level of children and formulating educational philosophy and curriculum.
The School was constructed in 1905–06 from plans by Samuel Hooper (1861–1911). From 1904 to 1911, Samuel Hooper was Manitoba’s Provincial Architect. He originally trained as a stonemason and became one of Winnipeg’s foremost architects.
The Neo-Classical structure built of Tyndall limestone was one of four Normal Schools built in Manitoba. The others were St. Boniface (1903), Manitou (1904, demolished), and Brandon (1912–13).
This imposing building was rehabilitated for residential use in 1992.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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