Oshawa’s 1926 Waterworks Map: A September 24 Archive Snapshot
A rights-safe archive snapshot of how a 1926 Oshawa directory described water mains, sewers, streets and sidewalks—plus what this source cannot establish about September 24.
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Three Parks, One Civic Portrait: Oshawa’s 1926 Recreation Map
A sourced archive snapshot of how Oshawa’s 1926 city directory described Lakeview Park, Alexandra Park and Central Memorial Park.
Uxbridge Home Children Stories Return Sept. 17
The Uxbridge Genealogy Group will share locally researched British Home Children stories at a free library presentation September 17.
Inside Oshawa’s 1926 Education Map: A September 7 Archive Snapshot
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s 1926 education map—its collegiate, public schools, colleges and children’s library service—without inventing exact-date events.
Clarington Designates Three Heritage Properties
Clarington has formally designated three properties in Newcastle and Bowmanville for their architectural and historical value.
Labour Day in Industrial Oshawa, 1926: A September 6 Archive Snapshot
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s 1926 working geography, including its factory network, General Motors employment office and Bloor Street Labour Temple—without inventing exact-date events.
Sunday in Oshawa, 1926: An Archive Snapshot for September 5
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s Sunday religious landscape in 1926, documenting downtown churches, the newly formed United Church and immigrant congregations—without inventing exact-date events.
100 Years Ago Today: Oshawa on Sept. 4, 1926
Step into Oshawa on September 4, 1926: a fast-growing city of electric streetcars, downtown theatres, public parks and industrial ambition.
From Oshawa’s Archives: Record Car Output, a Crippling Storm and a Checker Upset
On March 31, 1926, Oshawa saw record GM production, a storm-driven power and communications failure, a checker upset and grocery prices from another era.
Hartrick House demolition moves ahead in Ajax
A 174-year-old Ajax landmark has been demolished despite weeks of community efforts urging municipal leaders to reconsider the future of the historic property. The Hartrick House…
