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Heritage Successes - London Normal School

The London Normal School comprises one full block, East of Wortley Road and West of Marley Place and was designated as a Heritage building by the City of London in 1985. This property is protected by a Conservation Easement Agreement held by the Ontario Heritage Trust.

Built between 1898 and 1900, it was originally erected as the London Normal School (Teacher’s College), the third to be built in the province. Architecturally, the school is described as late High Victorian, combining elements of the Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival styles. An architect employed with the Ontario Department of Public Works designed this building.

Scope of Restoration and Repair Work

Capital repairs are reinstating the functional integrity of the building envelope, restoring the rosette windows and removing the aging metal fire escape, as well as:

  • Re-pointing of brickwork and stone;
  • Brick replacement at deteriorated locations;
  • Stone Dutchman and Jahn mortar repairs including custom matching of mortar mixtures;
  • Restore wood windows and add new storm windows to match existing;
  • Repair and repainting of double hung windows;
  • Restoration of large rosette windows;
  • Caulking of masonry and wood windows;
  • Cleaning of brick and stone surfaces;
  • Removal of metal fire escape and associated repairs

For a complete project overview and photos, see our Major Projects section, or click here.