Central Commerce Collegiate

There is a WWII memorial plaque at Central Commerce Collegiate, Toronto. In 1892, two commercial classes taught in the basement of Harbord Collegiate Institute by R.H. Eldon. In 1902/1904 Commercial classes at Harbord, Jarvis and Parkdale Collegiates transferred to “Technical School” housed in the Toronto Athletic Club (Stewart Building). In 1911 March 16: High School of Commerce used the upper portion of King Edward School. In 1911 May 18: New school named High School of Commerce and Finance; to open Sept 1911: Principal R.H. Eldon. In 1914: School moved to Clinton Street Public School Annex. In 1916 Sept 5: (New) High School of Commerce formally opened. In 1925: Renamed Central High School of Commerce. In 1991 Sept: Name changed to Central Commerce Collegiate.