Skip to main content

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

Cutting down a huge elm tree in 1930 was easier said than done

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora’s 1930s Chautauqua enjoyed unexpected success

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Connon’s railway account a cautionary tale for history buffs

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Salem and Lot 18 assessment values caused political stir in 1930

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Crown attorney failed to get conviction after fatal 1929 crash

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Appointment of Elora postmaster caused stir, controversy in 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Bread delivery man killed at Elora railway station in 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

County firefighters prevented several conflagrations in summer of 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Lewis Ernst of Mount Forest killed in aviation crash in 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

A glimpse into the family of railway baron J.J. Hill of Rockwood

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Beatty Brothers firm of Fergus reached its apex in 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Gruesome accidents in county claimed two lives in fall of 1929

by Wellington Advertiser