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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Livery stable fire threatened downtown Elora in 1911

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Downtown Fergus flour mill was burned down in 1911

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Toronto promoter proposed making automobiles in Wellington

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Looking back: Fergus hosted a big Victoria Day celebration in 1911

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Ministers son ran a bizarre provincial election campaign in 1910

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Palmerston railway station a victim of fire in 1909

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

The Orangeville Desperado had a notorious career

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Peat deposits near Mount Forest considered as a fuel source in 1900

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Dismissal of Col. J.J. Craig of the 153rd caused controversy

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Harriston bridge dispute dragged on for three years

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

CPR changed staffing policy after collision near Orangeville

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Original owner of Pike Lake faced many challenges

by Wellington Advertiser