J. H. Hulse

Joseph Henry Hulse worked as the undertaker in Orangeville for 44 years, from this Broadway location. He was born in nearby Pottageville and Raised in Schomburg, where he learned the business. In 1883 he moved to Orangeville and opened his own business in this location on Broadway. Hulse was an active citizen, a member of the high school board, bandmaster of the Orangeville Citizens Band, and a member of the Orangeville Curling and Lawn Bowling Clubs.

On Thursday, June 9th, 1887 Hulse made the news after his horse-drawn hearse veered off of the road at the corner of Hurontario St. and Hockley Rd. The following excerpt is courtesy of the Orangeville Citizen:

"In the Township of Mono will be a defendant at the County Court session that begins on June 14th. The plaintiff is Mr. J. H. Hulse, undertaker, Orangeville, who is seeking $200 in damages. Mr. Hulse was driving home with his hearse from a funeral which he had been attending in Mono, and when at the point where Hurontario Street corsses the Hockley Road, he, his horses and hearse were precipitated over the acclivous embankment. His hearse was damaged to a serious extent, and he and his horses also suffered. He claims that the accident happened bevause of the bad condition of the road, and that it was the duty of the township to keep the highway in repair, and that the municiplity is consequently liable to him for the amount of his loss. Before entering the action he made an offer to effect a friendly settlement, but the Council would not think of entertaining the complaint. The Township contends that it is not bound to keep the Hockley Road is repair, and further that the road was not out of repair at the time of the accident. The Township Fathers were all opposed to paying Mr. Hulse anything, so that if the ratepayers are saddled with $400 or $500 they will have the entire Council to blame. The suite will be tried before Judge Mc- Carthy and a jury. Messrs. Myers & Robb are solicitors for the plaintiff and Mr. W. L. Walsh is acting for the Township."

On June 15, 1918 a tornado hit Orangeville and pulled of the roof of Hules' undertaking business off, and threw it to the back causing bodliy harm to Hulse and water damage to the building. Today, the building is no longer standing.

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Town Hall

Orangeville's town hall was built originally in 1875. One side housed the coucil's chambers while the other was a market (the market wing of the building has steer heads on the walls, as this was the only place in town that you would be allowed to buy meat between 1876-1890). In 1993 the building was renovated, however the original structure and style is still present and visible.

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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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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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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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Broadway Ave 1962

This is a great picture of the north side of Broadway Ave from 1962. Shows 191, 189, 185, 183/177, and 175 Broadway.

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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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Post Office Post Card

This post card shows the former Orangeville post office which was demolished in 1963. This photo was taken before the town's symbolic marble clock (which was later placed atop the Town Hall, and is now at home in the Broadway median) was placed on top.

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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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Orangeville District Secondary School

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199 Broadway as it looked in the 1930's

Built by Mary Ketchum - Originally constructed in the same style as 195-189, this was a retail location run by Kent and Gilchrist In 1880 Marshall Green & Company ran a dry goods store. William Marshall Green bought the property in 1904 for $5000 and changed the name to Green, McBride & Co. Subsequently divided into two stores, it was leased to Lawson Boots & Shoes and William Erskine,

Druggist. Dr. Frederick Lewis, who became a MPP in 1904, had his large medical practice on the upper floors.

By 1930 the property was leased to the A&P Company (as seen in this photo).

This section of the block was removed in 1951 by the Bank of Toronto, the owners at that time. The reason for the renovation was due to the policy banks had prohibiting upper level apartments for security reasons.

Built in 1875

Historical photo courtesy of the Dufferin County Museum & Archives. Photo Number P-1013

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Original Sproule's Drug Store

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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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1900's, First St., Broadway

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155 through 165 Broadway

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This photo shows the building that used to stand at 199 Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and First St. The building was demolished in 1951 and rebuilt, as it was being used as a bank and legally, residential apartments cannot exist above a bank for security reasons.

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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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D.J. Torrie Clothing Store

Doug Torrie opened a men's clothing store in the heart of downtown Orangeville in 1934 at 195 Broadway. This building was constructed after the Bank of Toronto was built, and prior to the construction of Bob Allen's Grocery and Butcher shop next door.

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Grand Central Ticket

Hidden for decardes behind the fireplace mantle at 3 Third Ave. in Orangeville, this ticket was found during 2014 renovations and gives us a peek into the history of Orangeville including the late Grand Central Hotel.

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Armstrong Creamery

The Armstrong Creamery, previously located at 85 Broadway.

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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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