New “Streets of Stratford” Website
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, …
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SAVE AVON CREST Introduces Position Paper
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
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
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
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 …
Save Avon Crest!
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
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. …
SDHS AGM held by Zoom, May 24, 2022
The following messages are from the Reverend Dr. Scott Boughner, our first president, and Jayne Trachsel, our newly elected president. President’s Message I begin by …
Looking to Volunteer & Learn About Local History First Hand?
The Stratford & District Historical Society: Are you interested in the history, people, places and of Stratford and District? We are looking for volunteers. We …
The Former Registry Office/ Stratford-Perth Archives
Ontario Heritage Week February 21-27, 2022 Since 1974, the third Monday of February has been recognized as Heritage Day in Canada. In 1985, the Ontario …