Dance Pavilions
Alongside the rise of the big band era, was the establishment of dance halls or pavilions across North America. By the 1930s dance halls were a main stay in the …
Businesses
McLean Brickyard
By 1869 there were three brickyards operating in Kincardine including James Keays, R. Rutherford and M & A McLean. Brothers Murdock and Angus McLean moved with their parents from …
Ira J. Fisher & Co.
An early industry found in Kincardine is that of Ira J. Fisher & Co., which was established prior to 1867. Through it’s time it’s been listed several different ways within …
Woolen Mills
One of the earliest industries in Bruce County were woolen mills and factories. Mills are described as places where several processes in the making of wool take place such as …
Bruce County Newspapers
Bruce County has been the home of many newspapers and publications. Several of these are represented within the collection through objects used at the newspaper, photographs, and the publications themselves. …
Cider Mills
Scattered throughout the County in the later half of the nineteenth century were cider mills. Some of the mills were large scale operations, while others were presses owned by farmers, …
Maple Syrup
Bruce’s early settlers were resourceful and made the most of what they had. In the early days, as land had to be cleared, all settlers had plenty of trees within …
Agricultural Implement Manufacturers and Foundries
A large part of settlers receiving the Crown patent for their land was the clearing and agricultural working of that land. Once the land was cleared of larger trees, and …
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Early Grist and Flour Mills
Grinding grain is an arduous and time-consuming task that was necessary for the survival of settlers. Before the 1850s settlers were required to travel to Goderich or Grey county to …
Dairies & Creameries
Most early settlers didn’t have traditional farm animals at the time of settlement, but once they became more established, herd animals such as sheep and cows were raised for their …
