Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
835 Sees Rd Quellington
Location Details
Lot 1322 on Plan 247031
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
|
Statement of Significance
Quellington School House (fmr) is of considerable historical significance in association with Quellington School. It demonstrates close associations with the Gentle family and the early provision of schools and a way of life for school teachers in the country that is no longer practiced.
Physical Description
The single storey masonry building has a hipped roof with a separate hipped roof to the perimeter veranda. There is a small gable central on the veranda roof of the symmetrical frontage that has a set of concrete stairs to the veranda.
History
The first Queliington School was built by Mr Samuel Gentle for his 5 children. In 1884, Provisional School status was achieved with 18 students, although it closed in 1885. It opened again in 1889. In 1895, a new school was constructed on Mr Gentle’s land. In 1920 the school was closed and re-opened with the teacher sharing Quellington and Malebelling schools for a short time. In September 1930, the school re-opened. By 1943 there were only 6 children enrolled and it closed in 1944.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Creation Date
09 Dec 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Dec 2020Disclaimer
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