To the editor:
Re: “Hopes for heritage schools shaky,’ Jan. 9.
Thank you for the article about the demolition news regarding General Gordon elementary school.
It was a shock to take a shortcut this week and drive by the initial demolition of such a large heritage building. What a shame it couldn’t have been repurposed, if not reinforced.
My daughter and son, now in their 30s, went to this school for their immersion program and are fluent in French.
We lose our brief and valuable heritage built structures daily. I have had many valuable heritage tours of Vancouver neighbourhoods with John Atkin, and enjoy membership with the Vancouver Historical Society. Time for Lisa Smedman to bring us up to date on the history of this school and namesake
Robert Holden, via email
