Old Gymasium to house Electrical Engineering

Once the Beaverbrook Gymnasium was completed, the "Old Gymnasium" was renovated and fitted with laboratories for the School of RCAF Radio Technicians. More renovations in the summer of 1942, providing the technicians finish their training, will fit the building up for the Department of Electrical Engineering (SM5 237). 15 Feb 1944: Dr. Foster Baird presents plan for renovations to Senate, who will propose that the Legislature provide funds necessary (SM6, 5). 17 May 1944: The Provincial Government approves $50,000 for renovations (SM6 6).