Wells Street School

Trees Mural By All The Wells Street Children

Trees Mural By All The Wells Street Children

Oct 16, 2012
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Drawings, sketches, paintings, coloring-s – and they are all trees. The following captures are captures of the big giant tree assembly on the wall inside the former Wells Street Public School. Read More »
First Lofts In Aurora, Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, Spring Lookout

First Lofts In Aurora, Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, Spring Lookout

This is how spring looks in the Town of Aurora when looking out from the top of the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, former Wells Street Public School, in all directions. Read More »
Winter-ly Weather Rumblings, Where Am I? Wells Street Public School Again

Winter-ly Weather Rumblings, Where Am I? Wells Street Public School Again

No doubt that our weather lately is a very volatile one. When comes to wearing outdoor clothing I am confused. I have decided to stick with my winter clothing. Read More »
Wells Street Public School Blackboard Graffiti Left Behind

Wells Street Public School Blackboard Graffiti Left Behind

Blackboards in schools – give some time and they will be a history. White boards, smart boards probably are and will be the next big thing in the future schools. Read More »
The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

As I walked outside around the school I heard cracking noises in the pipes and walls. There was no one inside, perhaps a ghost. Perhaps not – it was the still pumping heart, the gas fired steam boiler that was rumbling and keeping the school alive. Read More »
Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

In addition to its dominant and class presence in Aurora, former Wells Street School (Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts) is also an example of the neo-classical architecture. Read More »
Wells Street Public School, A Closer Look, Yes The Inside

Wells Street Public School, A Closer Look, Yes The Inside

Mar 9, 2012
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I rolled my sleeves up and started to type an e-mail. If you don’t try then you have a zero chance of getting something, but if you do then at least you have fifty percent of getting yes as the answer. Read More »
Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

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. Read More »
School Like Lofty Ideas, Wells Street School Future Transformation

School Like Lofty Ideas, Wells Street School Future Transformation

Partially we should be happy that the Wells Street Public School will not be demolished, but unfortunate that it is not going to be a school in the near future. Read More »
Wells Street School, Future Post-Secondary Institution, Maybe?

Wells Street School, Future Post-Secondary Institution, Maybe?

Jun 2, 2011
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My eye caught an article in THE AURORAN from Week of May 17, 2011, ‘Brown lists priorities’ on page 8 about the Wells Street School being suggested for a post-secondary institution. Read More »
Town of Aurora Museum Future Locations Proposed

Town of Aurora Museum Future Locations Proposed

Apr 6, 2011
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For 13 years I was planning to visit our museum in Aurora. Well surprise surprise – we don’t have one anymore. I guess that’s what happens if you plan your trip for too long – there will be no trip, as for now there is not trip to the museum. Read More »