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Brooksdale School

Mervin RM 499, Saskatchewan, S0M, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1995/02/14

Front and side, showing west-facing window wall; Government of Saskatchewan, J. Bisson, 2004.
Front and side elevations, 2004
View of front windows and porch; Government of Saskatchewan, J. Bisson, 2004
Front elevation, 2004
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Other Name(s)

Brooksdale School
Village of Mervin Meeting Hall
Brooksdale School (Davidson 4148)

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

1919/01/01 to 1919/12/31

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2007/12/17

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Brooksdale School is a Municipal Heritage Property located on .75 hectares in the Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499. Constructed in 1919, the property features a stucco-clad, typical one-room schoolhouse nestled in a shelter belt of trees.

Heritage Value

One of the few remaining typical country schools in the area, Brooksdale School is valued for its contributions to the educational and social life of the district. In 1919, the newly organized Brooksdale School District called for tenders for a schoolhouse that measured 26 x 26 feet with a full basement. At a cost of $2000, this typical one-room schoolhouse with hip roof and window wall was completed that summer and opened in September. Over the next 40 years, the school served over 200 students and was the focal point for much social activity, such as Christmas concerts, school picnics, box socials, and plays. Though the school closed in 1959 and classes ceased, the building continued to be used. For over 30 years, it held Sunday School classes during the summer months and remained an important place for community gatherings.

Located on its original site, Brooksdale School is a landmark in the community.

Source:

Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Bylaw No. 95-2.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of Brooksdale School resides in the following character-defining elements:
-features that reflect the building's use as a schoolhouse and community gathering place, including its simple form and massing, hip roof, porch, open classroom space, west-facing window wall and other window openings, blackboards, cloakrooms, and signage;
-its location on its original site.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Saskatchewan

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (SK)

Recognition Statute

Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Property

Recognition Date

1995/02/14

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

Community
Social, Benevolent or Fraternal Club

Historic

Education
One-Room School

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Heritage Resources Branch 1919 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, SK File: MHP 1658

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

MHP 1658

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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