Smythe Street School was built in 1914 at the corner of Smythe and Saunders Streets, with 8 rooms plus a second-floor auditorium. It provided Grades 1 to 8 classes for students from the western, or up-river, part of Fredericton until 1956, then became a Grades 1 to 6 school.
Its role as an elementary school ended very abruptly one day, in 1988, when a major structural problem was found in the building. A few years later, after proper repairs were made, it became part of the Fredericton Campus of the New Brunswick Community College. It still fulfils this role.
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1948 to 1950 or so looking for a picture of the principle of Elmer Charles Close.
Our family lived in Fredericton(from Cape Breton)for 2yrs. My sisters and I went to school at Smyth Street during that time.
Our parents had no camera therefore we have only a few pics, that others took of us as children.
Would be so happy to track down any school pics from those 2yrs at Smyth Street.
1962-1965ish.
Could someone give me any idea’s on how to find some? Or is there a Facebook group for Fredericton where as people post old pictures? Any direction would be extremely appreciated!
I also belong to a Capr Breton Facebook group and people post old school pics. I saw my oldest sister in one picture and now treasure it.
Thankyou 4any direction you may give.
Brenda Milley
bren50@rogers.vom
Sisters..Yvonne Milley & Marlene Milley(at that time)