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Pupils and teachers outside Newtonbrook schoolhouse, School Section No
Pupils and teachers outside Newtonbrook schoolhouse, School Section No

Pupils and teachers outside Newtonbrook schoolhouse, School Section No

Date1898-09-19
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Lot 22, Con. 1 West. In 1878 the fourth schoolhouse of the village of Newtonbrook opened at 43 Drewry Avenue. The red brick building included a single mixed-grade classroom and living quarters for the teacher. It was a school until 1928, then sold in 1930 to the Newtonbrook Gospel Mission. The building was demolished in 1997. Inscription on slate in front: ''Newton Brook School. Miss T.M. Rutherford, Teacher, Sept. 19th 1898.''
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodNewtonbrook
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Negatives (photographs)
    Dimensions92 x 58 mm
    Language
      ProvenanceToronto Public Library. North York Central Library. Canadiana Department. Gift of North York Historical Society.
      CollectionLocal History Collection, North York Central Library branch
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberNYHS01489
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