On the way home from the Town Park on Monday we passed by the Wells Street School. Even though it is not a functional school anymore, it will always be known as school in our community.
Last time I snapped some photos I was able to access the property. Only damaged section of the school was fenced. Now the complete property is fenced with No Trespassing signs. After all the property is private – and own by Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts Inc.
Wells Street Public School, Fenced
It has been quite for some time. No news, however, there will be something written up about the school.
Yes I am patiently awaiting for my free issue of the
Hēritage magazine, a quarterly publication of the
Heritage Canada Foundation, a non-profit organization. Last year in December I was contacted and asked if they can use one of my images in return for free Hēritage magazine. I agreed.
Wells Street Public School, Photo To Be Published in Hēritage Magazine
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Source: Heritage Canada Foundation, About Us.
Wells Street Public School, Town of Aurora
Unfortunately the Hēritage magazine is available to members only, and if you are a member you will be able to read something about the Wells Street Public School in the upcoming issue.
Wells Street Public School, Town of Aurora
About the Author
Anna Lozyk Romeo
I am living in Aurora and this is my photo journal blog. A picture says 1000 words - but not always, so I write. You don't have to travel 1000 miles to find a treasure - all I have to do is zoom through my lens and I will find it for you here in Aurora.
March 14, 2012 at 15:55
You will never know how sad I am about what they are doing to the school. I wrote two books where the school played a prominent role.
March 21, 2012 at 19:09
Chuck, welcome to my blog.
Yes it is sad that school had to go, but I still say that it is better than demolishing.
Thanks again. BTW I read one of your books, well written.
Anna