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English: This is a picture of War Memorial Hall, University of Guelph[1] when it was part of the Royal Canadian Air Force No. 4 Wireless School, Guelph, Ontario, Canada compound. War Memorial Hall was officially opened in 1930. The auditorium seats 600 people. The inscription "Our Theatre" refers to the use of the building by the RCAF. It was the air station's entertainment centre. The auditorium was a theatre. The basement was used for dances, the Young Womens' Christian Association (YWCA) operated a Hostess station here, and the Canadian Legion organized sports and other recreational activities here. The photograph was taken in front of Johnston Hall facing west. Building number 12 on the RCAF site plan
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Source University of Guelph, McLaughlin Library, Archival and Special Collections
Author Unknown authorUnknown author
Camera location43° 31′ 56.64″ N, 80° 13′ 44.04″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

References

  1. ↑ Partridge, F. (1998) Brooklyn And The College Hill: A Walking Tour of...to the University of Guelph..., Guelph: Guelph Arts Council, p. 15−16

War Memorial Hall [photograph], ca. 1942, R. C. A. F. Wireless School, No. 4, ca. 1940-1945. RE1 OAC A0547, Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library
Canada Department of National Defence, Works & Buildings Division R.C.A.F.. No. 4 WIRELESS SCHOOL - GUELPH,ONT. (SITE PLAN). Station 36-140 Drwg. No. 5032-4 (10 March 1944)[engineering drawing] R.C.A.F. Wireless School, No. 4, RE1 OAC A0547, Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library

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43°31'56.6"N, 80°13'44.0"W

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