Havergal College

Since 1894 Havergal College has educated Toronto girls. Named for Frances Ridley Havergal, a composer, author and humanitarian, it was founded as a Church of England Ladies' College. 
 

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1894 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 11, 1894 - Havergal Hall Pamphlet, 1894: announcing a new Toronto girls' school at 350 Jarvis Street in Garden DistrictHavergal Hall Pamphlet, 1894: announcing a new Toronto girls' school at 350 Jarvis Street
130 years ago - Garden District - Tuesday, September 11, 1894
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1894 Historic photo from 1894 - Havergal Hall 350 Jarvis Street - Original site of Havergal College in Garden DistrictHavergal Hall 350 Jarvis Street - Original site of Havergal College
130 years ago - Garden District - 1894
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1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Northfield House - Rutherford estate built for Oliver Mowat in 1856 - Havergal student residence in Garden DistrictNorthfield House - Rutherford estate built for Oliver Mowat in 1856 - Havergal student residence
124 years ago - Garden District - 1900
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1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Havergal College Main School (between 1906-1916) in Garden DistrictHavergal College Main School (between 1906-1916)
114 years ago - Garden District - 1910
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1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Havergal-on-the-Hill - new junior school - St Clair Avenue, on the south side, just west of Yonge Street in Deer ParkHavergal-on-the-Hill - new junior school - St Clair Avenue, on the south side, just west of Yonge Street
113 years ago - Deer Park - 1911
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1923 Historic photo from 1923 - Firefighters and students after the fire in the top floor of Havergal College on Jarvis St. in Garden DistrictFirefighters and students after the fire in the top floor of Havergal College on Jarvis St.
101 years ago - Garden District - 1923
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1923 Historic photo from 1923 - Architects aerial sketch by the firm Chapman and Oxley of Havergal's planned 'New School' in Lawrence Park West in Lawrence ParkArchitects aerial sketch by the firm Chapman and Oxley of Havergal's planned 'New School' in Lawrence Park West
101 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1923
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1923 Historic photo from 1923 - Havergal College, Jarvis north of Carlton St - recovering belongings after the fire was out in Garden DistrictHavergal College, Jarvis north of Carlton St - recovering belongings after the fire was out
101 years ago - Garden District - 1923
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1926 Historic photo from Friday, April 23, 1926 - Programme from Cornerstone laying of new Havergal building on Avenue Road in Lawrence ParkProgramme from Cornerstone laying of new Havergal building on Avenue Road
98 years ago - Lawrence Park - Friday, April 23, 1926
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1926 Historic photo from 1926 - Mid the mud - construction of Havergal building on Avenue Road - muddy clay didn't lead easily to lush lawns in Lawrence ParkMid the mud - construction of Havergal building on Avenue Road - muddy clay didn't lead easily to lush lawns
98 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1926
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1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Path to Havergal's 'New School' - maybe heading south from Lawrence Ave? in Lawrence ParkPath to Havergal's 'New School' - maybe heading south from Lawrence Ave?
97 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1927
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1928 Historic photo from 1928 - Boarder leaving Havergal for home - Parents had to approve list of people their daughters could write to or visit, and phone calls may have been monitored as well. in Lawrence ParkBoarder leaving Havergal for home - Parents had to approve list of people their daughters could write to or visit, and phone calls may have been monitored as well.
96 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1928
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1929 Historic photo from 1929 - Havergal College - Lawrence Park - panoramic photo of the staff and boarders in Lawrence ParkHavergal College - Lawrence Park - panoramic photo of the staff and boarders
95 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1929
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1930 Historic photo from 1930 - Havergal College sign on gate - Avenue Road circa 1930 in Lawrence ParkHavergal College sign on gate - Avenue Road circa 1930
94 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1930
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1932 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 29, 1932 - Havergal College front door - 1898 building - 354 Jarvis Street in Garden DistrictHavergal College front door - 1898 building - 354 Jarvis Street
92 years ago - Garden District - Wednesday, June 29, 1932
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1933 Historic photo from Thursday, June 1, 1933 - All roads lead to Havergal - bus routes to the school from Avenue and Bloor, or on the TTC, etc. south wing not yet added in Lawrence ParkAll roads lead to Havergal - bus routes to the school from Avenue and Bloor, or on the TTC, etc. south wing not yet added
91 years ago - Lawrence Park - Thursday, June 1, 1933
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1937 Historic photo from 1937 - Approaching Havergal College northbound near Avenue Road - Lawrence Park Collegiate in background in Lawrence ParkApproaching Havergal College northbound near Avenue Road - Lawrence Park Collegiate in background
87 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1937
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1937 Historic photo from 1937 - Lawrence Park Collegiate (1936) in background while new wing being added to Havergal thanks to funding from the Leonard Foundation in Lawrence ParkLawrence Park Collegiate (1936) in background while new wing being added to Havergal thanks to funding from the Leonard Foundation
87 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1937
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1939 Historic photo from 1939 - Interior of Havergal - student dining hall in Lawrence ParkInterior of Havergal - student dining hall
85 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1939
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1939 Historic photo from 1939 - Interior of Havergal - front entrance rotunda leading into the Assembly Hall in Lawrence ParkInterior of Havergal - front entrance rotunda leading into the Assembly Hall
85 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1939
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1939 Historic photo from 1939 - Front entrance from Avenue road to Havegal Girls School in Lawrence ParkFront entrance from Avenue road to Havegal Girls School
85 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1939
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1939 Historic photo from 1939 - Students at work in the Havergal Chemistry Lab in Lawrence ParkStudents at work in the Havergal Chemistry Lab
85 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1939
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1941 Historic photo from 1941 - Aerial view of Havergal College and area - path in the top right eventually where Rosewell Avenue is now in Lawrence ParkAerial view of Havergal College and area - path in the top right eventually where Rosewell Avenue is now
83 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1941
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1961 Historic photo from 1961 - John Ross Robertson elementory school as seen in the distance from the roof of Havergal College and their playing fields in Lawrence ParkJohn Ross Robertson elementory school as seen in the distance from the roof of Havergal College and their playing fields
63 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1961
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1944 Historic photo from 1944 - Lawrence Park Collegiate as seen in the distance from the Havergal College tennis courts in Lawrence ParkLawrence Park Collegiate as seen in the distance from the Havergal College tennis courts
80 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1944
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1961 Historic photo from 1961 - Lytton House - east side of Avenue Road between park and Glencairn Ave. - used as residence for Havergal College in Lawrence ParkLytton House - east side of Avenue Road between park and Glencairn Ave. - used as residence for Havergal College
63 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1961
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1995 Historic photo from 1995 - Glenview Junior High, LPCI, John Ross Robertson and Havergal - aerial view in Lawrence ParkGlenview Junior High, LPCI, John Ross Robertson and Havergal - aerial view
29 years ago - Lawrence Park - 1995
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