One Plus One Makes Two

As Edmonton began to grow it was soon necessary to build more schools. Construction began on the Oliver School in 1910. It opened in March 1911. It was named after Frank Oliver owner and publisher of The Bulletin and a federal cabinet minister.
By 1928 enrollment had increased it was necessary to build an addition. That is the picture on the bottom.
In 1957 to facilitate an expanded physical education program a gymnasium was added on to the front of the school.
Today the school is still in use as Nellie McClung school for girls

[Rick]

Nice.

[eDorre]

Cool buildings and commentary

[Beryl Lloyd]

A fine looking building and informative narrative

[Diana]

Lovely shot of this great looking building.

[Casablanca]

Nice to have a school with some history to it. My son's school celebrated its 450th anniversary while he was there. Fascinating to have the weight of history behind you.

[haskar]

Beautiful buildings

[Joan Robillard]

Many of the schools I remember from my childhood are gone.Good to collect these for the history of your city.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice collage👍

[John]

Good shot! Interesting story!

[Mags]

Beautiful shots and nice tidbits of history.

[Peter Dulis]

interesting

[Bucktree]

Good shot and narrative.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great looking collage.

[carol white]

A super collage

[Monica]

Great collage

[Michelle]

Lovely looking buildings, lots of windows for natural light

[Fisher Family]

Two lovely shots of this attractive architecture - fav!

Ian

[Corinne C]

Nice shots and collage. It's interesting to see how red bricks have been a staple in building schools!

[Catherine]

A great shot and always good to have a bit of history too.

[Agnes]

Beautiful building

[Tunia McClure]

The additions were added on well.

[Carole Sandford]

Nice looking building.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Phil Howcroft]

nice juxtaposition Brian

[Heather]

I like how you have documented this history, Brian! And how wonderful that this school is still in use today! Fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

What a great history for this school! And a nice collage to depict it too.

[Cathy]

Growth in a good way!

[Harry J Benson]

Nice historical narrative

[Kathy]

It looks as though it could still be used today.

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@carolmw Thanks Carol

[bkb in the city]

@monicac Thanks Monica

[bkb in the city]

@bigmxx Michelle glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Thanks Ian for the comment and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@corinnec Yes Corinne that is so true

[bkb in the city]

@megpicatilly Catherine glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@agnesvanderlindeicloudcom Agnes glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@tunia Thanks Tunia for the comment

[bkb in the city]

@carole_sandford Carole glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth

[bkb in the city]

@phil_howcroft Thanks Phil

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgheatherb Thanks Heather for the comment and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[bkb in the city]

@calm Yes Cathy it is indeed

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson Harry glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@randystreat Kathy it is still being used today

[bkb in the city]

@rickster549 Thanks Rick

[bkb in the city]

@edorreandresen Glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@beryl Beryl glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana

[bkb in the city]

@casablanca Living in Canada l can't even imagine buildings that old

[bkb in the city]

@haskar Haskar glad you liked this one

[bkb in the city]

@joansmor Thanks Joan. The schools l attended are still around

[bkb in the city]

@mubbur Thanks Oli

[bkb in the city]

@congaree John l trust that you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@marlboromaam Thanks Mags glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@pdulis Peter l trust that you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@dkellogg Thank you