Sanderson Store

Margaret and James' Sanderson's store was located on the south side of Broadway, as early as 1911.

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Broadway

This postcard shows Broadway from John St. looking East. Many of the buildings pictured here are still standing, including the firehall (no longer used as a fire hall) on the right.

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Orangeville Business College - 250 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.

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Broadway

155 through 165 Broadway

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Grand Central Hotel

In the 1992, the Grand Central Hotel on the South side of Broadway was demolished, along with McMillan's Garage and gas station, but this 1950's photo captured its stunning details.

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Broadway, Looking East

This postcard shows the corner of Broadway and First St., with 199 Broadway on the left.

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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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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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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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Men at Work

This photo captures the hard working men resurfacing Broadway in 1922 infront of 148 Broadway, a beautiful Italianate building of the Jackson Block which was re-built after a devastating fire in 1872-1873.

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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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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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Boris Parkinson

Boris T. Parkinson, for whom the Parkinson Centennial Public School (1968) is named, was the chairman of the Upper Grand School Board. He went to school for law which he practiced in Orangeville, which can be seen in this photo in front of his office at 143-145 Broadway. Boris passed away at the age of 83 in January 1991.

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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 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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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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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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McMillan Clothing Co.

The McMillan Clothing Co. opened as early as 1915 at 195 Broadway. This photo was taken around 1925.

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