Rockwood Academy, Georgian school building in Rockwood, Canada.
The three-story limestone structure at 477 Main Street South features symmetrical design with double-hung windows and a low-pitch gable roof.
William Wetherald established this educational institution in 1850, operating it as a private boarding school until its closure in 1883.
The academy educated several important Canadian figures, including Ontario Premier A.S. Hardy and railway entrepreneur James J. Hill.
The Ontario Heritage Trust maintains this property, which contains original elements such as wide plank floorboards and detailed window surrounds.
Artist Yosef Drenters acquired the building in 1960 and spent twenty years transforming the former school into an art studio.
Location: Guelph/Eramosa
Inception: 1850
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Made from material: limestone
Address: 477 Main Street South (Rockwood)
GPS coordinates: 43.61042,-80.13317
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:10
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