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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

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
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Drought of 1929 anticipated problems of 1930s along Grand River

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Arrow Bus Lines operated a substantial transportation network

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Highlights of the week in Wellington County in July 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Colonel J.J. Craig was public school inspector for 48 years

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Glen Allan native A.B. Stewart achieved fame and fortune in Seattle

by Wellington Advertiser