In this video, we’re exploring the historic Dickson Public School in Cambridge, Ontario. Dickson Public School is located in what was once known as the of Galt, now the City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The school house consists of a two-storey limestone building that was constructed between 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $6,000 See my photo gallery here: freaktography.net/dickson-public-school-cambridge Dickson Public School was the first public school on the west side of Galt. It was established when the need for a primary school west of the Grand River became apparent to local citizens. William Dickson Jr., the son of Galt's founder, was persuaded to sell two lots for the sum of $850, and also allowed the school to bear his family's name. The former school was closed in 2014 despite a campaign by parents to save it, the building was deemed too old for modern use, and changing population patterns sealed its fate. Now, 7 years after being closed and several years sitting vacant, a local developer has purchased the heritage designated building and through adaptive reuse, he will be adding 10 residential units inside while maintaining the features that make this building unique. Join me as I get a rare opportunity and invitation to tour this 145 year old school house .
My grandmother and two great Uncles attended there from 1900 to 1910 and my Mother, father and 2 Uncles went there from 1930 to 40. I still have some of their Dickson School textbooks and school assignments and artwork from when they all attended. Planning to donate it all to the Cambridge Archives
I claimed my tile and it now lives in my office. I went there from grades 2-5 in the 80’s. Absolutely loved that little school. The basement had the library and our gymnasium Had to learn to keep your head up or you’d run into one of the cement pillars. The bell tower was haunted. Any teacher that was leaving the school would ring the bell at the end of the school year. As kids we always said they disappeared after ringing the bell.
I was one of those “little kids” who used that tiny sink back in ‘89-90, then had class in every one of those rooms till ‘95. Talk about bringing back tons of memories! Thanks!!
@@Freaktography My son went there approximately 1980. I wonder if his name is on a plaque there. Any way to find out? I would love to get it if there is. Name Bart Lingard.
I went there 1969 maybe , loved that school. I believe the teacher was Mrs. Ferguson. She was so lovely. Back then i thought the stair case was open? Great Video thank you so much.
Wow what a neat building! I sure hope the developer keep some of the old school charm in it. I agree with Charlotte, I’m glad it’s not being demolished. Love the floors and the little cubbies. Love the knee-high sinks too! Nice job!
yes, in the basement where you thought the Gym was that was the Gym! I went there for kindergarten. My mom said when she went there, the gym was where the library was but they switched at some point.
I remember going there when I was a kid, looks the exact same now as it did, lots of memories came flowing back especially in the basement. There were so many stories about that basement and it being haunted, always hated going down there to the bathroom. Thank you for sharing this video. Hope to see anion the future. Cheers
I spent 4 years of my life for grades 2,3,4,5. I met Chief Dan George here in full ceremonial Dress, He told us stories that were told to him as a young boy. Grade 4 class and grade 4 class from Highland School went to Toronto Airport and a DC3 flew us low over our schools. I can tell you stories!
This was my old public school!! This is so cool to see thank you! Do you know if they’ll be opening it up again I’ve been wanting to get my plaque from above the office and can see that it is still there!!!
I live 5 minutes away from that school (West Galt). The classic architecture outside is beautiful. Many historic buildings here but unfortunately there are many abandoned!
Whenever my mom needs some smokes we go to the indian reserve...& we go thru here! lol. I love Camebridge! its such a historic town & it looks so cute like ours or like..most small towns in Ontario. I remember mom telling me about 'Galt' i forget what it was about tho, but than name sticks ot like a sore thumb. It was interesting for some reason to me but I forget why!! lol. Im 36th now & getting too old you know..
What is up Dave? What a cool explore. I'm so glad to hear that this building is being repurposed instead of being demolished. The little bathroom room was I think the kindergarten area. Thanks Dave for the historic tour and stay safe.
My first school from Kindergarten to Grade 3. A lot of memories there from over half a century ago. Feels weird to see it now.🥺 Different memories come back to me as I watch the vid. I actually used to have gym class in that tiny basement with the low ceilings. 😂 Maybe I should buy one of the apartments being created?
All I can say is 👍 This school must have had very young student's. I loved your comment and giggles about the low water fountain. Lol Yet again, great video.
I like how you combined the intros! What a beautiful building and I’m glad it’s being repurposed. Maybe we will be able to see the end product? Great video, I like how you keep switching it up!!!
Thanks for this. It's amazing that it looks like it was just vacated yesterday. I had assumed more would have been done in the last 7 years. I'm sure it will make for lovely residential units. It's a shame however the community couldn't have made use of it as a museum or some such thing.
Hi! I was one of the last fifth grade graduates to graduate from this sxhool back in 2014-15? I don’t remember it’s been so long. I’m turning 18 in June. I loved that school so much.
Nice video however it contains some errors. Dickson was a public School not a high school and two historical photos are, not Dickson but related to Hespeler and Galt Collegiate.
I have a feeling the drop ceiling was installed to prevent chips of lead paint falling down off the tin ceiling. Tin ceilings are beautiful, but the lead paint used on them is not cool.
Do you know if they have any abandoned homes in burlington or saint Mary's or Hamilton or waterdown in Canada. If you could let me know. Me and my daughter are moving there. And she is in the medical field. Thank you.
In this video, we’re exploring the historic Dickson Public School in Cambridge, Ontario.
Dickson Public School is located in what was once known as the of Galt, now the City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The school house consists of a two-storey limestone building that was constructed between 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $6,000
See my photo gallery here:
freaktography.net/dickson-public-school-cambridge
Dickson Public School was the first public school on the west side of Galt. It was established when the need for a primary school west of the Grand River became apparent to local citizens. William Dickson Jr., the son of Galt's founder, was persuaded to sell two lots for the sum of $850, and also allowed the school to bear his family's name.
The former school was closed in 2014 despite a campaign by parents to save it, the building was deemed too old for modern use, and changing population patterns sealed its fate.
Now, 7 years after being closed and several years sitting vacant, a local developer has purchased the heritage designated building and through adaptive reuse, he will be adding 10 residential units inside while maintaining the features that make this building unique.
Join me as I get a rare opportunity and invitation to tour this 145 year old school house .
3 of my children and i got to ring the bell on the final day. Was something all children who attended looked forward to doing after graduating
thats very cool, the bell is still there and the pully still on the 2nd floor though the ceiling
My grandmother and two great Uncles attended there from 1900 to 1910 and my Mother, father and 2 Uncles went there from 1930 to 40. I still have some of their Dickson School textbooks and school assignments and artwork from when they all attended.
Planning to donate it all to the Cambridge Archives
I know a Jim Griffin, I believe Jim and I removed a few old antennas and towers after people got cable tv
I claimed my tile and it now lives in my office. I went there from grades 2-5 in the 80’s. Absolutely loved that little school. The basement had the library and our gymnasium Had to learn to keep your head up or you’d run into one of the cement pillars. The bell tower was haunted. Any teacher that was leaving the school would ring the bell at the end of the school year. As kids we always said they disappeared after ringing the bell.
That is awesome!
What a fantastic building with so many stories to tell. Glad it isn't being demolished. Keep us updated on this one! 👏
That's the plan!
I was one of those “little kids” who used that tiny sink back in ‘89-90, then had class in every one of those rooms till ‘95. Talk about bringing back tons of memories! Thanks!!
Glad to see not much has changed since my youngest son graduated grade 5, as part of the last graduating class.
love hearing from people like you
I used to go to this school when I was little.. totally getting nostalgic watching this
Sometimes it's nice to see a building that isn't falling apart and will have a good, useful outcome.
Absolutely!
You missed the secret tunnels off the girls bathroom in the basement. The little door with a bag of something in front leads to tunnels
nice touch having the tiles, glade some former students where allowed to take their tiles back for memories,
yes very nice souvenir for them
@@Freaktography My son went there approximately 1980. I wonder if his name is on a plaque there. Any way to find out? I would love to get it if there is. Name Bart Lingard.
regarding plaque Bart. my e mail is margaret.lines1@gmail.com if you can let me know I would appreciate it.
What a well maintained building. Your town sb proud. Happy it will be used for apartments... congratulations on not destroying..
Thank you!
It's beautiful building, glad it's being remodeled. I do love the hard wood railing with stairs.
I went there 1969 maybe , loved that school. I believe the teacher was Mrs. Ferguson. She was so lovely. Back then i thought the stair case was open? Great Video thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing!
Sometime in the 90's they had to enclose the stairs to bring the building up to fire code - they replaced the old wooden classroom doors as well
It would be nice to see the school when it's converted into living units . For once something historic is not being torn down
He has already said he'll have me back when it's done! very exciting
Somehow, I overlooked this when you first Posted it. Good job, thanks.
You're welcome!
Wow what a neat building! I sure hope the developer keep some of the old school charm in it. I agree with Charlotte, I’m glad it’s not being demolished. Love the floors and the little cubbies. Love the knee-high sinks too! Nice job!
Love the creeky old floors.
I do too
yes, in the basement where you thought the Gym was that was the Gym! I went there for kindergarten. My mom said when she went there, the gym was where the library was but they switched at some point.
Awesome that they are turning them into apartments...beautiful building
Yes, thanks
I remember going there when I was a kid, looks the exact same now as it did, lots of memories came flowing back especially in the basement. There were so many stories about that basement and it being haunted, always hated going down there to the bathroom. Thank you for sharing this video. Hope to see anion the future. Cheers
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As you know 1867 is Canada's birthdate. Nice to see a building built 10 years later and not falling apart.
yes definitely has good bones
I spent 4 years of my life for grades 2,3,4,5. I met Chief Dan George here in full ceremonial Dress, He told us stories that were told to him as a young boy. Grade 4 class and grade 4 class from Highland School went to Toronto Airport and a DC3 flew us low over our schools. I can tell you stories!
Love intro 2 .. love the history and knowing what I am watching... Ok to put more energy into that.
Working on it!
Are they putting units in the basement, too? Attic was cool. I agree that it would be cool to get a tour after renovation, before people move in.
I'm glad that they are going to refurbish this place. Nice place 👌👍
Same here
Luving the double mix intro..💥💯...can onli imagine how those apartments are gonna look.super Cool upload ✌️💞🇿🇦
Thanks ✌️
This was my old public school!! This is so cool to see thank you! Do you know if they’ll be opening it up again I’ve been wanting to get my plaque from above the office and can see that it is still there!!!
I live 5 minutes away from that school (West Galt). The classic architecture outside is beautiful. Many historic buildings here but unfortunately there are many abandoned!
LOVE this one!!
Whenever my mom needs some smokes we go to the indian reserve...& we go thru here! lol. I love Camebridge! its such a historic town & it looks so cute like ours or like..most small towns in Ontario.
I remember mom telling me about 'Galt' i forget what it was about tho, but than name sticks ot like a sore thumb. It was interesting for some reason to me but I forget why!! lol. Im 36th now & getting too old you know..
What is up Dave? What a cool explore. I'm so glad to hear that this building is being repurposed instead of being demolished. The little bathroom room was I think the kindergarten area. Thanks Dave for the historic tour and stay safe.
thanks Claire!
My first school from Kindergarten to Grade 3. A lot of memories there from over half a century ago. Feels weird to see it now.🥺 Different memories come back to me as I watch the vid. I actually used to have gym class in that tiny basement with the low ceilings. 😂 Maybe I should buy one of the apartments being created?
I love how they made it for little kids . ❤❤❤ stay safe love ya
Very cool video. I work at Galt collegiate and see some similarities in the building features. Love these old buildings
Thanks you my friend very old school but in nice have a good evening
All I can say is 👍 This school must have had very young student's. I loved your comment and giggles about the low water fountain. Lol Yet again, great video.
Thanks so much
Nice school . It's long times to building and not falling part outside .
thank you
This bring back memories I left this school to highland due to that I was a bad kid there
aww dave on the potty, i loved this, was so very awesome!!
LOLOL
I went here for grades 5-6 from 2006-2008! my classroom was upstairs and i rang the bell when i graduated.
I like how you combined the intros! What a beautiful building and I’m glad it’s being repurposed. Maybe we will be able to see the end product? Great video, I like how you keep switching it up!!!
Thanks TTT! Yes I'll be going back when it's done
Thanks for this. It's amazing that it looks like it was just vacated yesterday. I had assumed more would have been done in the last 7 years.
I'm sure it will make for lovely residential units. It's a shame however the community couldn't have made use of it as a museum or some such thing.
I literally went here amazing
This school brings back memories
Hi! I was one of the last fifth grade graduates to graduate from this sxhool back in 2014-15? I don’t remember it’s been so long. I’m turning 18 in June. I loved that school so much.
Awesome place glad it hasn't been ruined and they r going to use it
Awesome 💜💟
Thanks for the visit
Very nice!
i went to this school when i lived on George st. They used to have earthquake drills. I was only there for about a year
Fantastic public school
I used to go there from 2009 to 2012 when I was 4 to 7 years old
Nice video however it contains some errors. Dickson was a public School not a high school and two historical photos are, not Dickson but related to Hespeler and Galt Collegiate.
The tiny water facets are cute.Ibam so glad this school is saved and will be repurposed. Maybe you can video it when it is completed.
I liked to see it when they strip it down to its original features from 1867 .They will try save alot of it
I have a feeling the drop ceiling was installed to prevent chips of lead paint falling down off the tin ceiling. Tin ceilings are beautiful, but the lead paint used on them is not cool.
Weird to think I went to school here, looks the exact same
I went here its sad they closed
It was a good school, I went there, although it was small it was a family. :)
I love seeing the old schools like we attended. My kids schools are so modern and boring.
thanks for watching
I wonder how many kids took a tumble down those basement stairs during the history of that school.
Glad it’s being repurposed it’s a neat building
Went here for grade 4 about 35 years ago
To bad I was so young at the time I didn’t know it was that old.
I remember the people there mr frame mrs McKay my grade 2 teacher mrs Beckett the ea mrs Marjus my kindergarten teacher.
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Do you know if they have any abandoned homes in burlington or saint Mary's or Hamilton or waterdown in Canada. If you could let me know. Me and my daughter are moving there. And she is in the medical field. Thank you.
0:58 is a picture of old Hespeler Public not Dickson
I have a anniversary infographic about this building
wait what go back to the attic wait what's going on up there
I expected it to look shady and look abandoned
I'm glad they are repurpusing it!!!
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I went to this school in grade 1 around 1985 or so. Even got my picture in the paper there.