Canadian Demolitions - Page 16

flar · #**301** Posted **Jun 4, 2015, 12:53 PM**

Good riddance to Scott Park, it looked more like a jail than a school

But that Kitchener building will leave a big hole. It's not a great building on its own, but Kitchener can't really afford to lose that type of urban form.

thomax · #**302** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 3:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by MeIsThomas

Demolition has begun on Scott Park Secondary School in Hamilton:

Scott Park School gone in time for Games

By Emma Reilly
June 3, 2015

After years of negotiations, setbacks and back-and-forth debate, Scott Park Secondary School is officially being demolished to make way for a new $32-million high school — though the state-of-the-art facility will open to students a year later than expected.

Crews are rushing to demolish Scott Park in time for the Pan Am Games, when the former high school will be used for parking.

"My understanding is it's coming down as we speak," said Ward 3 Coun. Matt Green.

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Scott Park School Before Demolition by Joe, on Flickr

Demolition of Scott Park High School - June 5, 2015 by Joe, on Flickr

esquire · #**303** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:03 PM**

I can appreciate why Scott Park High School was not a loved building... brutalism like that seldom is. But I like it... I think it looks good. And it doesn't even appear to be all that old... why did the school board opt to tear it down?

SteelTown · #**304** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:15 PM**

^ The School Board is closing three High Schools in the lower Hamilton area, MacDonald, Delta and Parkview. Scott Park closed maybe like five years ago.

Now the School Board wants to build a single large High School for the lower Hamilton area and well Scott Park/Tim Hortons Field is pretty much dead centre of lower Hamilton area so that's where it's going to be built.

Apparently the renderings and plans for the new High School will be revealed later today, probably this evening.

SteelTown · #**305** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:21 PM**

And before you ask, Delta High School is protected. The City has already designated it.

Flar
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...=190969&page=8

HomeInMyShoes · #**306** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I can appreciate why Scott Park High School was not a loved building... brutalism like that seldom is. But I like it... I think it looks good. And it doesn't even appear to be all that old... why did the school board opt to tear it down?

Kids don't need windows. Attention on studies would obviously suffer if they let the kids have some natural light in the classrooms.

Xelebes · #**307** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Kids don't need windows. Attention on studies would obviously suffer if they let the kids have some natural light in the classrooms.

Makes me think of Stratford and Jasper Place and if they were smushed into a single building. The tower in JP is almost there.

advance62 · #**308** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 7:56 PM**

There were plans to renovate the Mayfair but they were slow moving and the watermain break punching a whole in the foundation put it at risk.

If you're interested, the city has a page set up with reports and info on the structure: http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/11young.asp

The Mayfair Hotel by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Gone by Matt, on Flickr

Young Street by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Young Street by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Danger by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Observers by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Smash by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - One Going Up, One Going Down by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Exposed by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Monochrome Mayhem by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Last Grace on the Skyline by Matt, on Flickr

Preventative measures are being put in place on the neighbouring building to ensure it remains safe. The 3 storey section (actually a separate building with a common wall) is being taken down this week.

Weber Chambers by Matt, on Flickr

hipster duck · #**309** Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 10:45 PM**

^I agree with flar. Kitchener can't afford to lose more buildings like that to neglect. Downtown Kitchener is already missing a lot of teeth in its smile.

Innsertnamehere · #**310** Posted **Jun 9, 2015, 12:41 AM**

that second last photo is striking. one of the better "urbanism" pics I've seen in a while.

thomax · #**311** Posted **Jun 9, 2015, 3:12 AM**

Scott Park Demolition from Tim Hortons Field - June 8, 2015 by kailouken, on Instagram

tyeman200 · #**312** Posted **Jun 9, 2015, 3:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by SteelTown

^ The School Board is closing three High Schools in the lower Hamilton area, MacDonald, Delta and Parkview. Scott Park closed maybe like five years ago.

Now the School Board wants to build a single large High School for the lower Hamilton area and well Scott Park/Tim Hortons Field is pretty much dead centre of lower Hamilton area so that's where it's going to be built.

Apparently the renderings and plans for the new High School will be revealed later today, probably this evening.

I think scott park closed in 2001 actually. But I'm glad to hear that Delta is protected from destruction.

thomax · #**313** Posted **Jun 14, 2015, 2:53 AM**

Demolition of Scott Park High School - June 12, 2015 by Joe, on Flickr

king10 · #**314** Posted **Jun 14, 2015, 3:03 AM**

Awesome shots. Its really coming down fast.

DavefromSt.Vital · #**315** Posted **Jun 14, 2015, 3:37 AM**

Scott Park did close in 2001.

https://www.facebook.com/Scott.Park.....School.Alumni

Have parked in the former schoolyard there a few times for Ti-Cats games. Over the years, the tailgating in that lot has become a lot more open.

TorontoDrew · #**316** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 4:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by advance62

There were plans to renovate the Mayfair but they were slow moving and the watermain break punching a whole in the foundation put it at risk.

If you're interested, the city has a page set up with reports and info on the structure: http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/11young.asp

The Mayfair Hotel by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Gone by Matt, on Flickr

Young Street by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Young Street by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Danger by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Observers by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Smash by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - One Going Up, One Going Down by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Exposed by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Monochrome Mayhem by Matt, on Flickr

Mayfair Hotel Demolition - Last Grace on the Skyline by Matt, on Flickr

Preventative measures are being put in place on the neighbouring building to ensure it remains safe. The 3 storey section (actually a separate building with a common wall) is being taken down this week.

Weber Chambers by Matt, on Flickr

This makes me mad. BS they couldn't save it.

thomax · #**317** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 4:38 AM**

Scott Park Secondary School Demolition | June 17, 2015 by Joe, on Flickr

TorontoDrew · #**318** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 5:21 AM**

That thing was a beast. One window per class and the architect designed jails.

ScreamingViking · #**319** Posted **Jun 18, 2015, 5:57 AM**

Good riddance indeed. A brutal end to a brutal building.
(some of those now exposed steel beams are pretty impressive though)

thomax · #**320** Posted **Jun 22, 2015, 2:07 PM**

Scott Park High School Demolition - June 19, 2015 by Joe, on Flickr