Bonds to Buy Bombs

This photo captured a historical moment in 1941, shortly before the beginning of the second world war. Residents are seen in the street and above, in the windows of Broadway's apartments watching the "Bonds to Buy Bombs" truck as it passed.

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Broadway Ave

The parade on West Broadway, Orangeville, Celebrating the Relief of Ladysmith.

Historical photo courtesy of the Dufferin County Museum & Archives. Photo Number P-0548.

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Orangeville High School

Orangeville High School opened its doors in 1884, a proud, brick building, state-of-the-art in it's time, and the first high school built between Owen Sound to the North and Brampton to the South. Alexander Steele, of 11 Zina Street, was the first headmaster and continued as such until 1915. After 64 years, and hundreds of students, the school caught fire on the night of February 1, 1948. For the next three years, students were split up according to their grades and sent to churches throughout Orangeville where they would attend class. In 1951 a new school was built, which we presently know as Orangeville District Secondary School. 

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2 First St. - CIBC

Between 1904-1910 a three-storey building was constructed at the corner of First St. (formerly Prince of Wales Rd.) and Broadway, which originally housed Chisholm's General Store and then the Bank of Hamilton. The building later became home to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). The building stood until approximately 1984 when it was demolished to make room for the modern building which we see there today, still home to Orangeville's CIBC. In the background of this photo you can see the Uptown Theatre as well as the steeple from Westminster United Church on Broadway.

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Christmas Card

Fallen behind the mantle and forgotten for decades, this beautiful Christmas card was found during renovations at 3 Third Ave. in Orangeville.

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Former Post Office

Orangeville's original post office, located on Broadway, can be seen in this photo as patrons enter through the West door and their horses patiently wait out front on Broadway. The large, marble clock which now calls the Broadway median home sat for a time at the top of the post office. The building was demolished in 1963.

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2 First St. - CIBC

Between 1904-1910 a three-storey building was constructed at the corner of First St. (formerly Prince of Wales Rd.) and Broadway, which originally housed Chisholm's General Store and then the Bank of Hamilton. The building later became home to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). The building stood until approximately 1984 when it was demolished to make room for the modern building which we see there today, still home to Orangeville's CIBC.

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Photo Negative Envelope

Hidden for decardes behind the fireplace mantle at 3 Third Ave. in Orangeville, this envelope was found during 2014 renovations, complete with photo negatives inside.

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Broadway, Looking East

This postcard captures Broadway, looking East from the corner of First St. The year is unknown but the roads are unpaved (Broadway was not paved until 1921) and residents' transportation includes horse and buggy. In the distance Prince of Wales Rd. (now Highway 10) can be seen.

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Orangeville Post Office

This photo shows the detail in the former post office's brick work. The 2,000 lb clock that sits on top was later moved to Town Hall, and is now located in the median on Broadway. The post office was demolish in 1963 and replaced with a more modern Canada Post building.

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Looking West down Broadway

A marching band leads a parade down Orangeville's Broadway Ave.

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Hughes Clothing Store

This photo shows the interior of Hughes Clothing Store located at 165 Broadway in Orangeville.

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Orangeville Business College - 205 Broadway

Orangeville Business College was located at 205 Broadway, built in 1875. The building began as a bank, operated by James S. Fead, for which Orangeville's Fead Street is named, and founder the Orangeville Business and Loan Society. After time 205 Broadway housed the firm of Hahn and Lewis. Hahn was Dufferin County's treasurer, and was accused of "cooking the books." After Hahn's firm vacated the building it became the Orangeville Business College, where pupils would learn commercial and stenographic skills. The building later returned to commercial use, and is currently the home of Natural Choice, a health food store.

This photograph shows the students of Orangeville Business College gathered outside on the sidewalk of Broadway in the winter of 1919.

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Orangeville District Secondary School

Orangeville High School opened its doors in 1884, a proud, brick building, state-of-the-art in it's time, and the first high school built between Owen Sound to the North and Brampton to the South. Alexander Steele, of 11 Zina Street, was the first headmaster and continued as such until 1915. After 64 years, and hundreds of students, the school caught fire on the night of February 1, 1948. For the next three years, students were split up according to their grades and sent to churches throughout Orangeville where they would attend class. In 1951 a new school was built, which we presently know as Orangeville District Secondary School. 

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The 36th Battalion Assembling on Broadway

In 1865 a number of local men were drafted for active service during the threat of the Fenian Invasion, in which the Irish Republican Brotherhood in the United States tried to pressure Britian to withdraw from Ireland. By Spring of 1866 it seemed things had started to settle until rumours spread that "The Fenians would cross at Fort Erie" into Canada. In the photo below (credit: Dufferin County Archives), the 36th Battalion assembled on Broadway before heading to the American border to stave off the Fenians. Leading the Orangeville company were Lieutenant Orange Lawrence, Captain Thomas Jull, and Ensign William Parsons. 

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Original Sproule's Drug Store

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Salvation Army Receipt

Hidden for decardes behind the fireplace mantle at 3 Third Ave. in Orangeville, this Salvation Army receipt was found during 2014 renovations and gives us a peek into Orangeville's history.

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155 through 165 Broadway

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