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AVON CREST – New Documentary In Pre-Production – We Want You To Tell Your Stories!
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AVON CREST – New Documentary In Pre-Production – We Want You To Tell Your Stories!

April 3, 2024May 8, 2024

Unveiling the Legacy of Avon Crest: Your Stories Needed! The Architectural Conservancy Ontario and the Stratford & District Historical Society, in collaboration with documentary filmmaker …

Stratford’s first public hospital, is gone
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Stratford’s first public hospital, is gone

December 21, 2023January 3, 2024

Despite pleas from heritage groups, and concerned Stratford citizens, the destruction of Avon Crest began in November 2023. Little imagination was shown by the Huron …

The struggle to save local historic buildings
History

The struggle to save local historic buildings

April 13, 2023April 23, 2023

The push by Andrew Williams and his Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance board to demolish Stratford’s Avon Crest hospital has taken us back to the late …

New Event – Dinner & Movie – April 21, 2023
Events

New Event – Dinner & Movie – April 21, 2023

April 5, 2023April 23, 2023

As there are a limited number of seats – please email: sdhs2019@yahoo.com for information package.

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 …

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 …

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 …

SDHS (2019) Opposes HPHA’s Proposed Plan for Avon Crest Site
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SDHS (2019) Opposes HPHA’s Proposed Plan for Avon Crest Site

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 7, 2020 Stratford & District Historical Society (2019) strongly urges the Huron Perth Health Alliance to reconsider its proposed …

Did You Know… Avon Crest – Stratford General Hospital – threatened
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Did You Know… Avon Crest – Stratford General Hospital – threatened

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Did You Know that Avon Crest, Stratford’s original hospital building, was opened in May 1891? It was designed by George F. Durand, also the architect …

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Click on membership and download the form. Membership rates for 2025 - Adults $25, Students $10, Household $40.

With every new membership, you will receive a Stratford-Perth Museum FAMILY PASS, which entitles you and your family to one visit to the Museum

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Are you interested in the history, people, places and events of Stratford and district?

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Email us at: info@sdhs2019.ca with your stories (50-150 words) or your ideas.

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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Created by SDHS member Andrew C. Brown, the SDHS logo incorporates a photograph of Stratford’s former Land Registry and Archives Office at 24 St. Andrew St.

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.

In June 2024, it was announced Here For Now Theatre would be renovating and establishing a Micro Black Box Theatre space in the building.

Registry office photo courtesy of Allan O’Neill

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356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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