Headmaster's residence

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  • Originally built during the Summer of 1913, the Headmaster’s residence is set in parklike surroundings overlooking the School’s playing fields and the lake. It is built of lake stone, with the second storey constructed of frame and shingled. It also has a hip roof, overhanging eaves and several chimneys.
  • In 1987 the house underwent extensive renovations under the supervision of Oakville architect and Appleby Old Boy, Gren Weis. The floor plans remained similar to those of the original house, although some changes were made, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. The house was gutted down to the outside walls, with the addition of new plumbing and electrical, as well as adding insulation to the walls, which had never been done. The centre of the house was jacked up and steel I-beams on concrete block piers were installed to stop the sagging floors. Parts of the roof rafter ends, eaves and frame outer walls on the second storey were replaced due to extensive water damage. A gas-fired forced air heating system and all new interior fittings and finishes were also installed. The second-floor space was redesigned with the addition of a family room, master bedroom with ensuite bath, two smaller bedrooms, and a bathroom, as well as a guest suite with a bed-sitting rom and its own bathroom.
  • In the summer of 2001, The Headmaster’s residence was repainted inside and out. It was re-carpeted and tiled in the front hall. The deck was the major portion of the work. The retaining wall was rebuilt, and the top patio was brought to one level. The bottom patio was completely regraded and sodded and reworked to allow for a larger tent to accommodate large crowds when entertaining. The stone patio had been pulling away from the wall of the house and the porch had been falling apart and these were the first renovations to this part of the house in 15 years.
  • In 2022 the house was renamed McLean House, in honour of longtime Headmaster Guy McLean.

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          F02-PH01-1351 · Item · [1945 - 195-]
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College Campus. Buildings in the photograph include Powell's House, the Gymnasium, the Chapel, Colley House, the grass tennis courts and behind the trees you can just see the Headmaster's house and the infirmary. The covered rink, which collapsed in January 1945, does not appear to be in the photograph. The flag pole is visible as are several student throwing a football around.

          School Administration Ledger
          F01-S01-SS09 · Sub-series · 1911 - 1915; 1919
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Sub-series consists of a ledger book with an early written record describing the establishment of the school from 1911 to 1915, including when the following buildings were constructed: the School House (now Colley House), Headmaster's House, the hospital (infirmary), the chemical laboratory, ice rink and opening of Second House (Powell's House), when McCraney Farm leased. It records the fire of the original gym and stable and the building of the new barn and gym. It also lists when the school opened and the names of the original teachers, staff and students. It records when staff and faculty resigned and when students left the school. It lists the names and dates of the Appleby Dramatic Club productions. It records the first Prizegiving Ceremony and Sports Day and the establishment of the Cadet Corps. It also records when faculty, staff, students and alumni signed up for military positions during the start of World War I. Finally, it records the purchase of the new billiard table for School House by Sir Edmund Walker.

          There is a single page towards the back of the ledger with lists the names of students who are in the school picture taken Apr. 29, 1919. It also includes the city where they are from and their nickname or preferred name.

          1914 Prospectus brochure
          F01-S08-FL01-03 · Item · 1914
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Item consists of the 1914 Appleby School Prospectus brochure as well as picture brochure.

          The picture brochure includes School House (now Colley House), classrooms, science room, reading room, dining hall, dorm room, gymnasium, a map of the school grounds, gym class performing Swedish Drill, ball court and outside of gymnasium, cricket field, students riding horses and standing near the barn, rowing on the creek, the cow stable, the creek and the harbour.

          The Prospectus brochure also includes photographs of the temporary residence (McCraney House), the hospital or infirmary, the science laboratory building, Headmaster's residence, the Lodge - Faculty residence, playing fields, the hockey rink, and the 1913 Prefects. It discusses the barn fire in November 1913 and the plans for construction of new barn, stables and separate gymnasium building. The brochure also discusses "Mr. Powell's House", the temporary dormitory located in the McCraney House across the street from the school.

          F02-PH01-1348 · Item · [1914]
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph in four photos of the Appleby College Campus around 1914. There does not appear to be a barn in the photograph, which means it was taken after the barn fire of November 1913, but before the new barn was built. Also in the photograph is School House (now Colley House), and the Headmaster's house, which was built in the summer of 1913. There are other farm buildings in the picture as well.

          F02-PH01-1377 · Item · [1916 - 1917]
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of an oversized black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College campus showing School House (now Colley House), the Headmaster's house, the dairy building as well as several cows lounging around the campus fields.

          F02-PH01-1151 · Item · 1922
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College (Appleby School) grounds, showing School House (now Colley House), Powell's House and the gymnasium. The orchard, infirmary and other buildings can be seen to the far left. In the background is the Headmaster's House.

          F16-S01-PH01-0526 · Item · 1924
          Part of David Guest fonds

          Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting a panoramic view of Appleby School in June 1924 showing the school house (Colley House), the main field and the Headmaster's Residence.

          F01-S08-FL01-10 · Item · 1931 - 1934
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Item consists of the 1931-1934 Appleby School Prospectus brochure.

          It includes photographs of the main entrance with the stone gates, School House (now Colley House), the interior and exterior of the chapel, Powell's House and the gymnasium, the dining hall and reading room, science laboratory, dorm rooms, gymnastics, Cadet Corps, outdoor hockey rink and covered hockey rink, golf course, tennis courts, Sports Day, the Headmaster's residence and various views of the school grounds.

          The brochure also discusses the fee structure, dress code, courses of study, religious instruction and other buildings on campus.

          F08-AV-26-03 · Part · 1932
          Part of Audio Visual Collection

          Item consists of Part 3 of AV-26: Appleby School Travel Club European Tour and scenes around campus. It includes continued siteseeing in Germany, Switzerland and Paris, France where many of the famous landmarks are shown.

          This video also includes about 5 minutes of footage of the Appleby College campus and shows Colley House and Powell's House residences, the chapel and tennis courts, the Headmaster's residence, the cricket team and physical training class, football practice as well as panoramic views of the campus.

          F08-AV-26 · Item · 1932
          Part of Audio Visual Collection

          Item consists of a movie about the 1932 Appleby School Travel Club European Tour. The tour group travelled to England, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Germany. The group toured many castles and schools, as well as World War 1 sites, including Ypres.

          Included in the footage are scenes from Appleby College, including Colley House Residence, Powell's House Residence, the Headmaster's House and the Covered Rink, cricket team, gymnastics, physical training for both junior and senior classes, tennis courts, the chapel and the college campus.

          A shot list outlining the trip is included.

          F01-S04-SS03-FL03-01 · Item · 1968
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Item consists of a scrapbook created for Rev. John Bell on his retirement in June 1968. It contains photographs that show his life, though predominately while at Appleby College. It includes photographs PH01-0802 - PH01-0818.

          F08-AV-86 · Item · [1983 - 1988]
          Part of Audio Visual Collection

          Item consists of a video created by alumni Jason Smith '83 called 'Memories of Appleby College'. The video shows the Appleby College campus and buildings set to piano and choir music. The video is divided as follows:
          0.00 - 0.09 minutes - title
          0.10 - 1.13 minutes - Classroom and Library (Shows the Memorial Classroom Building, Science and Resource Centre, Library, McLaughlin Quadrangle and Breezeway)
          1.14 - 1.48 minutes - Art Center (shows the McNichol Arts Building and court yard)
          1.49 - 2.28 minutes - Gym and pool (Shows old single gym and pool)
          2.29 - 2.38 minutes - The Arena
          2.39 - 2.56 minutes - The Dining Hall
          2.57 - 4.27 minutes - The Chapel
          4.28 - 5.07 minutes - Powell's House
          5.08 - 5.34 minutes - Old Cottage, The Barn, Powell's Field
          5.35 - 6.39 minutes - Colley House and lower field
          6.40 - 7.56 minutes - Walker House (includes the old Infirmary, back field which is now the turf field)
          7.57 - 8.18 minutes - Old Infirmary (pans across to where the current health centre is located, also between Walker House and Colley House)
          8.19 - 8.49 minutes - Cadets
          8.50 - 9.21 minutes - Cricket (field between Colley house and the Chapel; arts building)
          9.22 - 9.56 minutes - Lower field by lake, to bridge and creek
          9.57 - 12.06 minutes - field in front of Headmaster's house to back field now turf field to lake

          Smith, Jason
          1986 campus aerial.
          F02-AC01_0714 · Item · 1985-1986
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item is an aerial photograph of students and faculty forming the number seventy-five on Main Field to celebrate Appleby's 75th anniversary.

          Aerocamera Services Inc.
          Quarterly 1987_12
          Item · Dec. 1987
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Item consists of the December 1987 edition of the Appleby Quarterly magazine. It includes articles on Appleby Outreach department, the Walkathon, and renovations to the Headmaster's house.

          Item · October 1989
          Part of Appleby College Fonds

          Item consists of a property site plan for Appleby College providing outlines of buildings around campus. Buildings included in drawing are: chapel, barn, Powell's House, E.V. Brown cottage, Memorial Classroom Building, Colley House, Dining Hall, Infirmary, pool, arena, Walker House, Headmaster's house, Nicolas Arts Centre, Science and resource centre including the library. It also shows tennis courts, field, roads and the locations and names of staff residences.

          Headmaster's residence
          F02-P008582 · Item · 1990
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of a rear view of the Headmaster's residence on the Appleby College grounds on a sunny spring day after recent renovations.

          F02-P008252 · Item · May 1990
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a black and white photograph of one unidentified woman (left) and Kevin Thomson (class of 1983) (right) at the volunteer luncheon in the Headmaster's home. They are standing in front of a staircase, and another group of people talking.

          F02-P013687 · Item · 1995
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of Biology teacher Brian O'Leary (left) standing with Headmaster Guy McLean (right) in the Headmaster's residence to celebrate Brian O'Leary's twenty-five years of teaching at Appleby College. Guy McLean is presenting a framed artwork to Brian O'Leary. His portrait, which was created to celebrate this anniversary, is in the background on the right. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1995, vol. 17, no. 2).

          F02-P013689 · Item · 1995
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of Biology teacher Brian O'Leary (right) with fellow Science faculty member Catherine Raaflaub (left) at a reception in the Headmaster's residence to celebrate his twenty-five years of teaching at Appleby College. Headmaster Guy McLean is on the right, and a portrait of Brian O'Leary created to celebrate this anniversary is in the background on the right. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1995, vol. 17, no. 2).

          F02-P013691 · Item · 1995
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of Biology teacher Brian O'Leary (right) and fellow Science faculty member Catherine Raaflaub (left) holding a white coat that was decorated with images relating to science to celebrate Brian O'Leary's twenty-five years of teaching at Appleby College. This reception was in the Headmaster's residence, and Headmaster Guy McLean is in the background on the right. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1995, vol. 17, no. 2).

          F02-P013693 · Item · 1995
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of Fran Richardson (right) talking with Assistant Headmaster (Programmes) Campbell MacKay (left) and an unidentified woman (centre) at a reception to celebrate his appointment as Director of Alumni in the Headmaster's residence. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1995, vol. 17, no. 2).

          F02-P013694 · Item · 1995
          Part of Archives Photograph Collection

          Item consists of a colour photograph of Biology teacher Brian O'Leary (centre-right) with four other unidentified people at a reception to celebrate his twenty-five years of teaching at Appleby College. The reception is in the Headmaster's residence. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1995, vol. 17, no. 2).