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| Historic Zion Schoolhouse |  |
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| 1091 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2J 2X3 |
| Telephone: 416-395-7435 |
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| District: North (former North York) |
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| Architect and year: |
| Unknown, 1869 |
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| Open: |
Saturday: 11 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:30 p.m. |
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:30 p.m. |
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| Zion Schoolhouse, School Section No. 12, York Township, was built in 1869 by the farming families of L'Amaroux. Several generations of these families attended the school until its closure in 1955. Constructed of local red brick, it has subtle decorative details in yellow brick. The north-south orientation with three large nine-over-nine sash windows on the east and west sides allows for a remarkably bright, naturally-lit interior. The Schoolhouse, one of hundreds that used to dot the Ontario landscape, serves as a reminder of our rural past. |
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| Event information: |
| Great family experience. Learn about the turn-of-the-century students at S.S. No. 12 as you explore their beautifully restored schoolroom. Write on a slate, or maybe use a steel pen, while sitting in a 1910-schooldesk. Read a story from a 1910 primer. Try some "Edwardian Arithmetic." Play with toys from the period. Ring the schoolhouse bell. Create a paper craft to take home. Other Information: Free parking is limited on Trudy Road or Angus Drive. There is also limited parking available in a lot off Angus Drive. |
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| Other information: |
| Wheelchair access via parking area off Angus Drive. |
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| Photography permitted: | Filming permitted: |
| Interior | Yes tripod: No | Interior | No tripod: No |
| Exterior | Yes tripod: No | Exterior | No tripod: No |
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| Getting there: Click here for map. |
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| TTC (nearest station) Finch Bus/streetcar: Finch East 39 (not express) to Trudy Avenue. |
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| Visit their web site: http://www.toronto.ca/culture/zion_schoolhouse.htm |
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