GENERAL
Type / PurposeSchool
417 Amirault Street, Dieppe, New Brunswick
The Old School at 417 Amirault Street, Dieppe, is a former one-and-a-half-storey wooden schoolhouse that was in use during the second half of the 19th century. Originally located in Saint-Anselme, it was moved to Dieppe and repurposed as a residence in 1948.
Being possibly over 150 years old, the Old School was one of the first schools in the Dieppe region. Originally, this structure was a one-room schoolhouse in Saint-Anselme. Throughout the second half of the 19th century, up to 50 students at once attended this school, including both English and French speakers from Grades 1 to 8. In 1948, the Old School was replaced by a new building next door, and this retired building was relocated in Dieppe, when it was turned into a private residence.
Community Planning Act Local Register (2006/11/14)
ARCHITECTURE
Date of ConstructionSecond half of 19th century
- One-and-a-half storey rectangular massing
- Retained original structure with gabled roof
Relating to transformation into a residence
- Twin dormers on roof
- Garage extension on side
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe Old School include:
- 1 1/2 storey height, dimensions, and structure being the same as those of the original wooden building;
- position of the doors and windows, most being the same size and in the same location as they were when the building was used as a school.
In 1948, the building was moved from Saint-Anselme to Dieppe and was converted into a private residence. Various renovations took place, including the addition a second floor, a garage, and two dormers.
SOURCES AND DOCUMENTS
Photos
Photograph by the City of Dieppe, taken from the Canada's Historic Places website
Sources Contributors
Gabrielle Byrne
