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Rutherford School
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Dates of existence
1911-
History
Constructed by Strathcona School District No. 216 in 1911 and amalgamated by Edmonton Public Schools in 1912. Named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford (1857-1941), who was the first Premier of Alberta in 1905. As Premier, he was instrumental in ensuring that the University of Alberta was built in the City of Strathcona. Rutherford became a member of the University of Alberta Senate in 1907 and was Chancellor from 1927 until his death in 1941. Additions were made to the school in 1914, 1916 and 1957.
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8620 91 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6C 3N2
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Final
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Record created October 22, 2021.
Record revised August 29, 2022.
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- English
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Sources
A Century and Ten by M.A. Kostek
Finding Aid Edmonton Public Schools Building Inventory
Naming Edmonton by City of Edmonton
Maintenance notes
Record created by Allison Easton.
Record revised by Kassandra Milette.