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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

More on the Beatty Brothers factory

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Planning for new Fergus Beatty plant began 100 years ago

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

The judge dealt harshly with convicted Guelph arsonists in 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Rash of barn fires hit the Guelph area in 1896 and 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Itinerant Gypsies sometimes ran afoul of the law

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Officials feared sectarian strife after 1847 execution

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Squabbling among Irishmen escalated to a murder in 1847

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Mount Forest hosted major Jubilee festivities in 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

A major blaze threatened downtown Fergus in 1953

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Dr. Stephen Lett a pioneer in treatment of addiction

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Rockwood cheese factory produced cheddar for export

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Many small-town grocers affiliated with chains in 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser