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    Maud Norton was the daughter of Theophlas (also spelled in Census material as Theophilus or Theopholes) and Ann Norton of Esquesing Township. Maud's father was also a teacher, as were her two sisters

    Photo probably taken in the mid-1950's. There was a school in Palermo as early as 1819. It was one of 3 public schools in Trafalgar Twp. The first school may have been on the same property as the one

    The first teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area no.1, starting Sept 4th 1944. She was paid $1100 per year. The envelope for the contract is in a separate recor

    The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed July 20, 1945. The salary was $130.00 per month, for 10 months beginning September 4, 1945. Ethel Wettlaufer t

    The teaching contract between Mrs. Ethel Wettlaufer and the Trafalgar school area signed May 1, 1947. The salary was $165.00 per month for 10 months beginning September 2, 1947. Ethel Wettlaufer taug

    This public school was S.S. #2. The former Halton Board of Education had previously owned a school named Palermo Public School, located on Bronte Road, on the east side and south of Hwy. 5. This scho

    S.S. #2, Palermo, Trafalgar Township. This building is the third school on the site; it was constructed in 1942-1943. It still stands today and is the home of the Trafalgar Township Historical Societ

    Miss Helgason, teacher – grade 5, 1966-67. There was a school in Palermo as early as 1819. It was one of 3 public schools in Trafalgar Twp. The first school may have been on the same property as the

    Clipping from the Hamilton Spectator, Monday, May 14th, 1951. Festival winners – The above group of girls, from the Palermo Public School, won the rural trio class and the Mrs George S. Atkins cup at

    This photo was taken inside the school. L-r the girls are; Lois Laing, Patricia Vance, Janice Bullock, and Margaret Pope. There was a school in Palermo as early as 1819. It was one of 3 public school

    Postcard for George Wettlaufer showing the main street of Palermo, 1934. The back reads: Dear George, Sorry to hear of your accident. I hope you will soon be all better. From Palermo Womens Institute

    You can view the complete newsletter in full text by clicking on "Original PDF" on the right side of the record. Individual pages can each be viewed in PDF format by clicking on "Pages" "Select" at t

    A succinct history of Palermo by the Trafalgar Township Historical Society can be found in "Palermo History" linked here.

    This photograph was taken circa 1980. The house has been torn down. It was on the southeast corner of Dundas Street West and Old Bronte Road, formerly in Trafalgar Township.

    3269 Dundas Street West is part of Lots 33 and 34, Concession 1, Township of Trafalgar, now in the Town of Oakville. North side of Dundas, west of Bronte Road. The property includes 3271 Dundas Stree

    This public school was S.S. #2. The former Halton Board of Education had previously owned a school named Palermo Public School, located on Bronte Road, on the east side and south of Hwy. 5. This scho

    All photographs were taken by David Wendover. A link to the website of Wendover Construction Inc. is included in this record for your further information on this historic area company. A photo of the

    In the background, you can see the school that was built in 1875. It had two rooms on either side of a central hallway. Named left to right. Back row: Jessie Bullock, Muriel Smith, Eva Vansicle, Teac

    You can view the complete newsletter in full text by clicking on "Original PDF" on the right side of the record. Individual pages can each be viewed in PDF format by clicking on "Pages" "Select" at t

    To view the other photographs of the exterior, click on "Pages Select". To view photographs of the smith and the interior of the building, click on the link.