Quaker Meeting House Quaker Meeting House or the Friends Meeting House     When Built According to the Quaker Meeting House’s website the building is the oldest structure in Uxbridge. It was built in 1820 and replaced an older building from 1809.  Located on Quaker Hill over looking Uxbridge from the west. The following is taken from the Quaker […]
Robert Mooney Residence Robert Mooney Residence –  122 Brock Street East (c.1874) The Historic Robert Mooney Residence: A Testament to Gothic Revival Architecture Nestled in the heart of our town, the Robert Mooney Residence stands as a stunning testament to 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture. This historic house, originally owned by Robert Mooney, a prominent local merchant, and his wife […]
Elgin Pond Drinking Fountain Elgin Pond Drinking Fountain     Who remembers the drinking fountain at Elgin Pond? Located at the corner of Main St S and Mill St is the spring fed water trough.   Kids used to lay down in the trough to get soaked by the cold spring water and then jump into the pond, making the […]
Uxbridge Housing September 2022 Uxbridge Real Estate Housing Market Report for September 2022 *Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct  Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All […]
Real Estate Stats Scugog Housing September 2022 Scugog Real Estate Housing Market Report for September 2022 Here is the Township of Scugog Housing September 2022 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board    Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Township of Scugog   *Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed […]
Real Estate Stats Brock Housing September 2022 Brock Real Estate Housing Market Report for September 2022 Here is the Township of Brock  Housing September 2022 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board   Toronto Regional Real Estate Board   Township of Brock *Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed […]
Real Estate Stats Durham Region Housing September 2022 Durham Real Estate Housing Market Report for September 2022 Here is the Durham Region Housing September 2022 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board     Toronto Regional Real Estate Board *Taken from Toronto and Regional Real Estate Board – Market Watch report September 2022.   Durham Region   […]
The Commercial Hotel The Commercial Hotel – 1868 The above photo taken in 2020 shows the Commercial Hotel in its present location at 37 Main Street N.   The building was home to the Hobby Horse Arms for many years, which featured one of the largest single malt scotch collection in the greater GTA.  There was a pub located […]
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Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op   Growing up in Uxbridge the CO-OP was a thriving business and a place for all the local famers to get their supplies. We were always told to stay away from it as kids but we were attracted to all the equipment, tractors and trucks in the parking lot. The parking lot […]
Uxbridge History Road To Avonlea Set Road To Avonlea Set The set was constructed just south of Uxbridge. Road to Avonlea is a Canadian television series first broadcast in Canada between January 7, 1990, and March 31, 1996.   Who remembers driving by with the hopes of catching a glimpse of filming or seeing one of the stars?
Uxbridge’s Fire Siren Uxbridge’s Fire Siren Who remembers Uxbridge’s Fire Siren? When there was a need to call the firefighters to the fire hall for an emergency the siren was activated and the entire town knew there was trouble somewhere. As kids, when we heard the siren go off we would stop whatever we were doing and pedal […]
Uxbridge Spring Water Days Uxbridge Spring Water Days Who remember Uxbridge Spring Water Days. As a kid I remember this fun yearly event. There was a parade, soap box derby, bed races and so much more.
Bascom – Williams House Bascom – Williams House 70 Main Street – Circa 1872 The above photo was taken in 2021.  Here you can see the enlarged dormer and front porch.   History of the Bascom – Williams House According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house […]
Albert Hardy House Albert Hardy House Circa 1875 30 Franklin Street History In 1875, Albert Hardy, renowned for his craftsmanship as a piano tuner at the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company, envisioned and constructed a distinctive dwelling that stands as a testament to his skill and creativity. This remarkable residence, boasting a style uncommon in Uxbridge, showcases the […]
Harvey and Martha Gould House Harvey and Martha Gould House Circa 1877 The above image was taken in 2021 shows the house from the corner of Cedar Street and King St West.   History In 1886 Harvey Gould and his wife Martha purchased this house built by John C. Widdifield. The Gould family owned this home until 1930. Harvey Gould, […]