Those Anglican Bishops in Ontario were way ahead of their time. We can thank the Scots for that. Bishop Strachan in Toronto comes to mind. I believe Vancouver and Victoria have the same sort of colleges. Sad that Alma College had to go this way.
The city of St. Thomas has had nearly 14 years to heal since the buildings loss. Unfortunately, the building laid as a pile of bricks and rubble for several years after its demolition in 2008, following the fire.
@@chris101ward Yes, I get that. However, sometimes, even after a long time something "comes up" that triggers (a)wakening (versus Snow White :)). This is what Luke´s video is doing. It effects beyond the physical, so the healing goes deep into the spirit of the land.
@@lifeofluke Yeah, and that´s the beauty of these kind of things happening. Like this video: SINCERE intention "just" for the memorial. And then something more happens..... :)
Absolutely Beautiful with all that History,I love the look of old Schools and Colleges,especially brick with ivy such a loss for the city.St Thomas was that where Hartz Mountain products were and Helen Shaver the Actress was from there.
They did it so the owner would get insurance. Last time I went into Alma College, it was sad. All floorboards and everything was gutted. There were hardly any inside walls and it would've cost far more to fix it unfortunately
@@lifeofluke i worked at a resturant called MeeT in vancouver, and i met a coworker that was from st.t, and it turns out we are friends with the same people, so we became friends, small world for sure! lol
It sat abandoned for a long time. The historical society was petitioning to save the building, the owner wanted to develop the land. Shortly after the city deemed it a historic site, the building burnt down, causing a lot of suspicion in town. I actually went to highschool with one of the arsonists
Oh shit, you're from St. Thomas!?What highschool did you go to? I already loved your videos, but I had no idea we shared the same hometown! It was a sad day to see this incredibly beautiful and eerie building burn. My class was on its way back from a class trip in London when someone texted a classmate saying the building was on fire, noone wanted to believe it. Sure enough, we could see the smoke from the 401.
@@lifeofluke I went to Arthur Voaden for grade 9 and 10, before moving to Alberta in 2010. What year did you do to Central? My stepsister went there, and I presume you're around her age.
@@chris101ward A bit late, but both of you were lucky. I went to New Sarum before moving to NT and Alberta shortly after. We definitely grew up around plenty of history and some classic architecture. I'll never forget about that damned elephant statue that was constantly vandalised.
I'd rather have buildings built like this today, instead of the depressing square buildings of today. Do you know if the amphitheatre is still there, or did they demolish that as well?
I agree, they don't build like they used to anymore, and I used to like modern architecture, now I see it as soulless. I believe the amphitheatre was cleaned up and still exists, don't take my word for it though.
It's a shame the 'minors' who burned this place down only got a slap on the wrist. (A non-association, community service and curfew + parole). There are only a handful of people that know the story that didn't make the news.
Wow! This is the kinda story I cna really sink my teeth into!
Those Anglican Bishops in Ontario were way ahead of their time. We can thank the Scots for that. Bishop Strachan in Toronto comes to mind. I believe Vancouver and Victoria have the same sort of colleges. Sad that Alma College had to go this way.
Beautiful video Luke.!:)
Would have been a wild twist if Luke finished with “And I was one of those teenagers…..”
hahaha I was a good boy attending high school at the time
So sad Luke, nice video!
Thank you, again. Your video will trigger and activate a beautiful, deep healing, a new growth for the place and St.Thomas.
The city of St. Thomas has had nearly 14 years to heal since the buildings loss. Unfortunately, the building laid as a pile of bricks and rubble for several years after its demolition in 2008, following the fire.
@@chris101ward Yes, I get that. However, sometimes, even after a long time something "comes up" that triggers (a)wakening (versus Snow White :)). This is what Luke´s video is doing. It effects beyond the physical, so the healing goes deep into the spirit of the land.
Thanks Joy! I really just wanted to make this video as a memorial of what Alma College was and tell its story
@@lifeofluke Yeah, and that´s the beauty of these kind of things happening. Like this video: SINCERE intention "just" for the memorial. And then something more happens..... :)
I always tune in thanks for the info
I appreciate the support!
Absolutely Beautiful with all that History,I love the look of old Schools and Colleges,especially brick with ivy such a loss for the city.St Thomas was that where Hartz Mountain products were and Helen Shaver the Actress was from there.
Correct for both Hartz Mountain and Helen Shaver
Wow crazy story. Did you take those videos back in 2008?
Tragic that such beautiful historical architecture was taken from us by the folly of youth. I hope those kids learned their lesson.
This was such a sad day :/ i have held a grudge against those 2 kids for years after, used to play around, and in, all time growing up
Agreed.
They did it so the owner would get insurance. Last time I went into Alma College, it was sad. All floorboards and everything was gutted. There were hardly any inside walls and it would've cost far more to fix it unfortunately
I have a few post cards from Alma College from late 1900's/ early 1920's.
Ah that's super cool!
I'm from st.t also, where are you living now?
I see alot of your videos are in B.C., I've been in Vancouver for 7 years, and lived 11 years in nanaimo
I'm in Squamish, the landscapes out here in BC are majestic and that's why I've been here for almost a decade now.
@@lifeofluke i worked at a resturant called MeeT in vancouver, and i met a coworker that was from st.t, and it turns out we are friends with the same people, so we became friends, small world for sure! lol
That's sad .
Agreed.
Can you do a outher video of you on the woods strider catamaran
I can't sorry! I live in BC and my uncle's catamaran is in Ontario.
Quite informative. Be cool if the building was still operational.
It sat abandoned for a long time. The historical society was petitioning to save the building, the owner wanted to develop the land. Shortly after the city deemed it a historic site, the building burnt down, causing a lot of suspicion in town. I actually went to highschool with one of the arsonists
Ya definitely. It's a shame it had to go in this way.
Oh shit, you're from St. Thomas!?What highschool did you go to? I already loved your videos, but I had no idea we shared the same hometown! It was a sad day to see this incredibly beautiful and eerie building burn. My class was on its way back from a class trip in London when someone texted a classmate saying the building was on fire, noone wanted to believe it. Sure enough, we could see the smoke from the 401.
Thanks Chris! I went to Parkside for 9 and 10, and Central for grade 11. What school did you go to?
@@lifeofluke I went to Arthur Voaden for grade 9 and 10, before moving to Alberta in 2010. What year did you do to Central? My stepsister went there, and I presume you're around her age.
I was at central in '07-'08 and graduated in 2009
@@lifeofluke I don't care to say her name in a public forum, but I do believe you would have went to school with my sister at Central. Small world.
@@chris101ward A bit late, but both of you were lucky. I went to New Sarum before moving to NT and Alberta shortly after. We definitely grew up around plenty of history and some classic architecture. I'll never forget about that damned elephant statue that was constantly vandalised.
i always thought you looked familiar....you are from St.Thomas !??!?! i also grew up there!
Ya man, it's a small world!
@@lifeofluke you go to Parkside by chance?
both parkside and central
@@AlmightyMosh I know this is a bit late but by chance what year you graduated from parkside?
I'd rather have buildings built like this today, instead of the depressing square buildings of today.
Do you know if the amphitheatre is still there, or did they demolish that as well?
I agree, they don't build like they used to anymore, and I used to like modern architecture, now I see it as soulless. I believe the amphitheatre was cleaned up and still exists, don't take my word for it though.
It's a shame the 'minors' who burned this place down only got a slap on the wrist. (A non-association, community service and curfew + parole). There are only a handful of people that know the story that didn't make the news.
Todays the anniversary
I’ll be eating dinner Everyday @ 5pm or 6pm or 7pm No Dope or Cokeheads 😇
Had St Thomas invested some money into this building it could have been a hotel.
Yep, it had so much potential and beauty, now it's a memory.
LOL
Hey man hope your doing well!
I am, thanks Odin!