Alliston Artifacts

This page contains a listing of digitized artifacts relating to the town of Alliston.

A Map of Tecumseth Township and Its Villages - A map of the former Township of Tecumseth, 1881. A lot of villages which are no longer in existence can be seen on this map. also shown is the location of the Hamilton and Northwest Railroad, most of which is no longer in existance.

Reminisce 1999. Looking Back, Reaching Forward.... - A special supplement to the Alliston Herald, this booklet is comprised mainly of personal recollections and commercial/industrial history. However, it also contains useful historical information on Stephenson Memorial Hospital, The Royal Canadian Legion, Camp Borden, Cookstown, Alliston Public School, Alliston, the Boyne River, Alliston's centennial year, Alliston's opera house, Adjala and the great fire of 1891.

Downtown Alliston Layout - 1920 - A blueprint of downtown Alliston in the 1920s. Area shown covers from Paris to Church Streets, and from the Boyne River to half a block between Victoria and Wellington Streets.

A map of the Village of Alliston 1878 - A map of Downtown Alliston, 1878.

Map of the Western end of Alliston - A map of the western end of Alliston. The Map shows the old Hamilton and Northwestern railway station grounds, as well as the locations of some buildings which no longer exist.

Banting Cairn & Plaque - The programme for the unveiling of the Banting Cairn and Plaque located at the Banting Homestead in Essa township.

The Enlarged Banting Memorial High School and Vocational Wing - Official opening program for the Vocational Wing(tech wing). Program includes a greeting from the principal(Sidney Owens), a Board Chairman's Message(W. Harry Sawyers), a looking back and looking forward section, and a layout of the school with the new addition.

Official Opening programmeme for Banting Memorial High School - Official opening programme for Banting Memorial High School, Alliston, Ontario. programmeme includes a biography of Sir Frederick Banting, Chairman's Message, Board Member Listing, Principal's Message, School Staff Photograph. The booklet also includes photos of the inside of the new school.

A Photograph of the Alliston Memorial Arena - A photograph of the Alliston Memorial Arena, presumably right after or prior to its official opening in 1950.

Hail! Alliston! - A poem written by John C. Colgan, better known as "Fagan", some time during or before 1873. The community of Colgan located in Adjala-Tosorontio is named in his honour.

Hurst Family Photographs - A photograph of Edith M. Hurst and infant son Allan. The house is located on the north west corner of Dufferin and Nelson streets in Alliston, Ontario. At one time, the house belonged to Eve Thompson.

Residence of Mr. Robert Scott - A photograph of the residence of Mr. Robert Scott. The house is or was located at the corner of Nelson and Orange Street in Alliston, ON. Mr. Scott was the owner of the coal and wood yard. The house was constructed in approximately 1885.

Alliston Memorial Library Campaign - A Memorial Library campaign brochure. This booklet contains a detailed breakdown of the costs of building the new library, the costs of expanding the old library and a list of key features in the new facility. It also includes a floor plan of the new building.

Official Opening of the New Memorial Library - Official opening programme for the new Memorial Library, opened on June 4th, 1982. Programme includes sketches of the old and new building, as well as a list of dignitaries.

St. Paul's Centennial History 1876-1976 - A history of St. Paul's Church located in Alliston, Ontario. Pictured on the front page is a sketch of the old church formerly located on Wellington Street East.

Alliston: A Study of an Ontario Town - A study of Alliston, Ontario. Commissioned by the Toronto Teachers College, the document covers areas of interest such as history, local government, law enforcement, business, medical services, transportation, recreation, social life and youth.

Luncheon Menu and Programme - A menu and list of toasts for a Luncheon given by the Alliston Women's Institute on the occasion of the visit to town of his honour Lieutenant-Governor Cockshutt.

Variety On Ice - Official opening program for the Alliston Memorial Arena.

Alliston Potato Festival Souvenir Programme - A souvenir programme for the 1977 running of the Alliston Potato Festival.

1991 Potato Festival Programme - Official programme for the 1991 running of the Alliston Potato Festival.

Alliston Historical Society Newsletter - An Alliston Historical Society newsletter which contains an early history of the Town of Alliston. The history leads up the incorporation of the Town, covering the years from 1847-1890.

Official Opening of the New Municipal Offices - Official opening for the new municipal offices for the Town of Alliston.

About Potatoes - Souvenir of the Alliston Potato Festival

Banting Cairn - Programme for the occasion of the unveiling of the memorial cairn to Sir Frederick Banting at the Banting Memorial High School Alliston, Ontario.

Alliston Centennial Celebrations 1847-1947 - Programme of events and history of the town from the founding of the first settlement by William Fletcher in 1847 until the Centennial year, 1947.

St. John's United Church: 125 Years - A booklet commemorating the 125th anniversary of St. John's United Church.

Local History - A local history project prepared for the Alliston Public Library by Louise Gallaugher through the "Experience 77" programme.

A Short History of Knox Presbyterian Church, Alliston - An early history of the Knox Church to 1935.