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Historic Sites of Manitoba: McLaren School (1031 Sixth Street, Brandon)Link to: In 1916, a three-classroom, wood frame school building was constructed between Second and Third streets and Brandon Avenue in Brandon, the present location of George Fitton School. Named for former teacher and First World War veteran Joseph McLaren, the school operated until 1926 when the present two-storey brick structure was built on Sixth Street. The wood frame building was moved to the Brandon Exhibition Grounds where it stood for some years with only a few structural changes. McLaren School was used for elementary classes until 1954, when it was became a Junior High School due to the construction of George Fitton School. In 1974, it reverted temporarily to an elementary school when Park School and Alexandra School were being replaced by Betty Gibson School. The school closed permanently in 1976 and the building was renovated for use as offices of the Brandon School Division. Principals
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Sources:“List of teachers public school,” Brandon Daily Sun, 1 September 1930. “All schools to open Monday for fall term here,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1931. “One addition only to city schools staff,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1932. “Some changes on teaching staff of public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 31 August 1934. “Schools to open Tuesday for fall term in city,” Brandon Daily Sun, 31 August 1935. “Few changes in teaching staff as all schools in city open Monday morning,” Brandon Daily Sun, 29 August 1936. “Five new teachers on staff of Brandon schools for fall term commencing next week,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1937. “Teaching staff public school,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1938. “Schools staff public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 2 September 1939. “Seven changes on teaching staff of the public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 September 1940. “Important changes made in teaching staff for opening schools here Tuesday,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1941. “Elementary and junior high schools open tomorrow for fall term after long holidays,” Brandon Daily Sun, 26 August 1942. “Eleven new teachers on staff as schools prepare to open for fall term commencing Monday,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 August 1943. Brandon Elementary Schools, 1867-1979, Canada-Confederation, Brandon School Division, 1967. A Study of Public School Buildings in Manitoba by David Butterfield, Historic Resources Branch, Manitoba Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism, 1994, 230 pages. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 23 September 2018 Back to top of page |
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