In the late 60's the gym was used as a gym. In '69 I spent my grade 2 year with Mrs. Cunningham in one of the rooms in the basement of the school. I believe the other room was used for storage. There were also portables on the front lawn at this time, waiting for the primary wing construction to be completed.
There were portables? My memory is getting very short. Yes I remember Mrs. Cunningham (Grade 2) in the basement room on the lakeside, across from there was a Grade 3/4 split class, I was in both classes. In the back of that room there was storage. That would be around '66-'67, so things could of changed by '69.
Sorry I didn't get back to you, I have been away. The two classes were at the back of the gym. They took up about half of it. When you came in the front door there was a long hall leading to the gym, the classrooms were on each side of the hall. They were there as long as I was. The science room in the basement was in the front under or near the main entrance. That didn't last too long cause the animals stunk! We also had animals in our grade 7 class ( Mr. McMenamy) but you just cant keep a beaver in a wood cage!!!!!!
Black Bridge
I am not sure if the question on the Black Bridge ever got answered but as I remember it yes it was a wooden structure and it burnt beyond repair around the late 50's early 60's. I believe it was in the area of the water pumping station along Lakeland Beach (I believe that is what he area where Hutch's now is was called) near the present day Hutch's. At the time to get on Hamilton Beach you could do it in the east from the traffic circle across Van Wagners or across the Black Bridge (not sure that, that was the official name) or from Burlington across the canal. If I am wrong on this I would be happy to be corrected for my own knowledge.
I am not sure if the question on the Black Bridge ever got answered but as I remember it yes it was a wooden structure and it burnt beyond repair around the late 50's early 60's. I believe it was in the area of the water pumping station along Lakeland Beach (I believe that is what he area where Hutch's now is was called) near the present day Hutch's. At the time to get on Hamilton Beach you could do it in the east from the traffic circle across Van Wagners or across the Black Bridge (not sure that, that was the official name) or from Burlington across the canal. If I am wrong on this I would be happy to be corrected for my own knowledge.