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New “Streets of Stratford” Website
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New “Streets of Stratford” Website

March 15, 2023

What’s in a name?  It all depends upon the name. Street names in Stratford are carefully considered before being passed by city council. No scandals, …

NEW EVENT – MARCH 16, 2023 – 7 PM
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NEW EVENT – MARCH 16, 2023 – 7 PM

March 11, 2023
SAVE AVON CREST Introduces Position Paper
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SAVE AVON CREST Introduces Position Paper

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

As the very real potential of the demolition of Stratford’s first General Hospital, named Avon Crest, is brought forward by the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance’s …

HPHA opens bids for demolition of Avon Crest – CTV News Kitchener
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HPHA opens bids for demolition of Avon Crest – CTV News Kitchener

January 31, 2023

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance announced that they are proceeding with plans to demolish Avon Crest, Stratford’s first hospital, by requesting bids to undertake the building’s …

Save Avon Crest – First Public Event
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Save Avon Crest – First Public Event

December 19, 2022

On December 13, 2022 an overflow audience of more than 60 attended a public event at the Queen’s Inn hosted by Save Avon Crest. The …

“Historically Speaking” Documentary Series Premiere
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“Historically Speaking” Documentary Series Premiere

November 13, 2022November 14, 2022

COMING EVENT – NOVEMBER 29,2022 Save the date to join the Stratford and District Historical Society’s event for November.  Come and learn some interesting history …

When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road
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When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

In the days when Ontario Street was known as Shakespeare Road – there was a strong belief in ghosts and such things. This is an …

“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022
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“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022

September 19, 2022October 20, 2022

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT To believe or not to believe, that is the question. Enjoy hearing about the spirits of the past and …

Save Avon Crest! 
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Save Avon Crest! 

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

SAVE AVON CREST! – wants to save Stratford’s first public hospital, Avon Crest (1891), located at 86 & 90 John Street South. City council recently …

Stratford’s Good Fortune
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Stratford’s Good Fortune

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Dean Robinson, Stratford-Perth  Ontario historian and author, describes the convergence of some of the significant events in Stratford’s history that define the city’s character today.  …

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What we do

SDHS aims to advance public education and awareness of the history of Stratford and district by disseminating historical information, hosting events and organizing displays, exhibitions and performances. We seek to promote and advocate for the built heritage, landscapes, people, institutions and events that contribute to our region’s rich heritage.

Membership is open to all who share these interests.

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1872 AGM Annie Allcock annie macpherson Around Market Square audio walking tours Avon Crest Avondale Cemetary Benjamin Sleet black history month book British home children Confederation Park constitution Dr. Daisy Mary Moore Macklin edison night Eidt farmers market Gallery Stratford Gene's Restaurant Gertrude Ross ghosts ghosts are inn guest speaker Herman Brosius International Women's Day Limited Edition Lucy Cartwright olin brown candies Ontario Heritage Week Overview map Parks printmaker Registry Office remembrance Save Avon Crest Shakespeare Shakespeare Road Stratford-Perth Archives Stratford Festival threatened demolition tour USB wafer Drive volunteer walking tour

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Created by SDHS member Andrew C. Brown, the SDHS logo incorporates a photograph of Stratford”s former Land Registry and Archives Office at 5 Huron Street.

Constructed in 1910 by T.J Hepburn, it was designed to harmonize with the neighbouring jail and courthouse buildings designed by architect George Durand in the 1880s.

The building is currently unoccupied and its fate uncertain.

Registry office photo courtesy of Allan O’Neill

Recent Posts

  • New “Streets of Stratford” Website
  • NEW EVENT – MARCH 16, 2023 – 7 PM
  • SAVE AVON CREST Introduces Position Paper
  • HPHA opens bids for demolition of Avon Crest – CTV News Kitchener
  • Save Avon Crest – First Public Event

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Mail: Stratford & District Historical Society

356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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