La Grande École
182 Canada Street, Saint-Quentin, New Brunswick, E8A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2004/07/27
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1915/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2005/05/05
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
La Grande École, now converted into an apartment building, is an imposing two-and-a-half-storey wooden building constructed in 1915 and located at 180 Canada Street, Saint-Quentin.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of La Grande École as a local historic place resides in its original use as an educational institution. It was built in 1915 to replace a school that had become too small. La Grande École testifies to the importance of education to the new villagers and the origins of teaching in the village of Saint-Quentin. It was replaced by the Académie Saint-Joseph in 1925.
Source: Société du Patrimoine de Saint-Quentin, Saint-Quentin, N.B.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of La Grande École include:
- its location at the corner of Canada and Bois Hébert streets;
- massive two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure;
- steep gable roof;
- high ceilings.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Community Planning Act
Recognition Type
Local Register
Recognition Date
2004/07/27
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Education and Social Well-Being
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Food Supply
- Horticultural Facility or Site
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Studio
Historic
- Education
- Composite School
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Société du Patrimoine de Saint-Quentin
212 rue Canada, Saint-Quentin N.B.
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
218
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a
