Photos one week before the demolishing of Dianelleios Technical School started in Larnaca. In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
Photos one week before the demolishing of Dianelleios Technical School started in Larnaca. In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
For the past three centuries the site of the Dianelleios Technical School, in Cyprus, represented a big part of Larnaca’s history. At the end of the 18th century, it was the residence of the Pory family—one of the wealthiest families among the French community in Larnaca. Later, for 29 years between 1878 and 1907, it was the residence of the English Consular Governor in Larnaca. The immense residence of the Pory family and Claude Delaval Cobham was described as the most magnificent house in Cyprus, boasting a huge living room that could comfortably accommodate more than 500 people.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared as inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational centre. The exchange was never finalised, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
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Research and text by Elia Neophytou
For the past three centuries the site of the Dianelleios Technical School, in Cyprus, represented a big part of Larnaca’s history. At the end of the 18th century, it was the residence of the Pory family—one of the wealthiest families among the French community in Larnaca. Later, for 29 years between 1878 and 1907, it was the residence of the English Consular Governor in Larnaca. The immense residence of the Pory family and Claude Delaval Cobham was described as the most magnificent house in Cyprus, boasting a huge living room that could comfortably accommodate more than 500 people.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared as inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational centre. The exchange was never finalised, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
For more information on the #nonument visit nonument.org
Research and text by Elia Neophytou
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
In September 2021 according to Cyprus Mail, authorities were expected to demolish Dianelleios technical school entrance hall building in the coming days, Petros Chrysostomou, chairman of the Larnaca school board told the Cyprus News Agency, what it is only happening now July, 29th, 2022.
He said at the time that demolition would go ahead to prevent the use of the building by homeless people and the increase of rodents.
Dianelleios technical school became state property after an exchange between the ministry of education and the church and specifically Kitium bishopric, with the aim of building a new school to solve the problem of pupils overcrowding in Larnaca schools.
“The building was demolished in April 2015 following cabinet’s decision, and only the entrance hall and Dimitris Dianellos bust remain. The plan is for the bust to be incorporated in the new School that will be built,” he added.
Kitium bishopric gave Larnaca’s school board €40,000 so that the demolition can proceed.
In 1950, D. Dianellos, a factory manager, bought the building in order to help the poor and orphaned students by giving them a roof over their heads and an education. In 1962, he renovated the space, turning it into the Dianellios Technical School (1962-2010). For more than 50 years, many generations of high school students in Larnaca had the chance to study a profession and prepare for their university studies. In 2010, the building was declared inappropriate resulting in the abandonment of the school.
The Municipality of Larnaca offered the Dianelleios Educational Foundation a governmental piece of land in exchange for Dianelleios Technical School. The Municipality envisioned using the site as an educational center. The exchange was never finalized, however, because the economic agreement between the bishopric and the Municipality was never settled.
