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Category: documentary

Historically Speaking Video – Avon Crest
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Historically Speaking Video – Avon Crest

March 7, 2021March 6, 2021

Opened in May 1891, Stratford General Hospital was the first for the city of Stratford, Ontario. Designed by renowned architect George F. Durand in the …

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“Historically Speaking” – Trailer

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Coming soon is our short-format documentary series “Historically Speaking”. Six episodes of persons and events unique to Stratford and District. The following trailer presents an …

SDHS (2019) Launches Video Documentary Series
documentary / History / News

SDHS (2019) Launches Video Documentary Series

March 11, 2020March 18, 2020

In late-2019, SDHS (2019) began production on a series of short-format video documentaries of unique local, historical significance to Stratford and District. The videos will …

Confederation Park
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Confederation Park

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Earlier this month members of the Stratford and District Historical Society met with Clive Porter to discuss his landscape design for Confederation Park. The filmed …

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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 Imperial Furniture 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 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

  • Save Avon Crest – First Public Event
  • “Historically Speaking” Documentary Series Premiere
  • When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road
  • “Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022
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356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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