Woodview Public School (Where my parents met)

[jerm IX]

Woodview Public School Class Picture May 1966 by jerm IX, on Flickr


Woodview Public School was built in 1956. The 6,653 square foot, single storey Masonry structure rests on approximately 9.91 acres in Otonabee South Monaghan Township, just beyond the eastern city limits of Peterborough, Ontario. It contains only 5 classrooms.

It was in these classrooms that my mother and father first met. They are both present in the lead photo above.

In 1990, the school was closed and used as a storage facility for several years.

Read the whole story of exploring this old school with my family here...



http://jermalism.blogspot.com/2011/12/abandonment-issues-woodview-public.html







Woodview Public School by jerm IX, on Flickr


Woodview Public School Classroom 1 by jerm IX, on Flickr


Go Leafs Go! by jerm IX, on Flickr


Woodview Public School Classroom 3 by jerm IX, on Flickr


Woodview Public School Classroom 5 by jerm IX, on Flickr


Woodview Public School Girl's Washroom by jerm IX, on Flickr


Mom's Grade 8 Report Card from Woodview Public School by jerm IX, on Flickr


Mom's Grade 8 Report Card from Woodview Public School by jerm IX, on Flickr


Mom's Grade 8 Diploma from Woodview Public School by jerm IX, on Flickr



Check out my site jam packed with dozens of exciting exploration posts here...


http://myabandonmentissues.blogspot.com/

 

[Pincheck]

nice one,old schools are strange places

 

[urbanisle]

Nice bit of History

 

[UrbanX]

Beautifully written / researched report. Lovely personal touches
I love that communal hand wash in to toilets!
Thanks for taking the time to share.

 

[jerm IX]

Thanks folks. I enjoy the positive feedback on this site.

 

[spacemutt]

It's leaves, not leafs... This is what happens when they close schools....

 

[krela]

Love the personal connections. Thanks.

 

[Priority 7]

Beautifully written / researched report. Lovely personal touches
I love that communal hand wash in to toilets!
Thanks for taking the time to share.

Ok UrbanX think long and hard where was the last place you saw a communal handwash? It'll send shivers up your spine

 

[Priority 7]

Jerm lovely work bud

 

[jerm IX]

It's leaves, not leafs... This is what happens when they close schools....

It actually is LEAFS, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a hockey team.

And thanks all.

 

[LulaTaHula]

Ace report! How wonderful to explore somewhere with a family connection.

 

[jerm IX]

Ace report! How wonderful to explore somewhere with a family connection.

Ya, this was a special experience for my family to share.

 

[RichardH]

Thanks for the pics, jerm IX. Knowing that there is a personal connection seems to make all the difference when viewing.

Ok UrbanX think long and hard where was the last place you saw a communal handwash? It'll send shivers up your spine

M1 services, Kegworth. Revolting place. Needs nuking (the services, not Kegworth).