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Eastern High School of Commerce
Photos and transcription by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted March, 2016
A plaque inside the main doors of this school at 16 Phin Avenue, south of the Danforth Avenue/Donlands Avenue intersection, has this to say:
Coordinates: 43.679286 -79.336248 |
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Historical Background
The original building on this site was opened in September, 1925. The south wing, containing 18 classrooms, was put into operation during 1926-1927, and 6 classrooms, an auditorium, swimming pool and 2 gymnasia were added in 1930. In the spring of 1961 6 additional classrooms were opened and 2 music rooms, a health centre, and cafeteria were opened in the fall of that year.
The Board of Education 1961
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Eastern High School of Commerce
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> Posted March 26, 2016
Eastern Commerce is the new home of the Toronto District School Board's museum. While the bulk of its million-plus collection is still housed downtown, its new storefront is here, in the basement of the school, an easy walk from Donlands subway station. The nation's largest collection of public education items includes a research room, and both permanent and changing galleries. Items reach back to the mid-1800s, and include a piano made for the deaf to feel music, old games, A/V equipment like filmstrips and an early PET computer. There's a multi-pronged telephone switchboard, and "the strap", a reminder of corporal punishment that eventually fell out of favour. Classroom desks show an evolution of style and function (inkwells disappeared over time). Another room contains an impressive Greek Revival carved wood stage piece that once served as the backdrop for the board Chair's polished throne. Its Ionic columns support a pediment complete with dentils and acroteria. Maybe this is why the collection moved to Greektown.
Admission is free, by appointment.
Contact Greg McKinnon at [email protected]
-Wayne
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