Category: History
Clyde Aircraft: The Bombers that Built Houses
During the Second World War, Collingwood’s Clyde Aircraft plant helped build one of the fastest bombers in the sky—and in the process, laid the foundations for a neighbourhood that still stands today.
Script by Ken Maher | Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
The Smart Brothers Legacy: Driving Change
In the heart of wartime Collingwood, a young woman’s unexpected job interview marked the start of a remarkable journey—for her, and for the legacy of the Smart Brothers, whose pioneering spirit and community roots shaped the town for generations.
Script by Ken Maher | Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Stories from Another Day: Fit to be Tied
A notorious night on the steamer Waubuno in 1875 sealed the fate of Collingwood’s chief constable, John Creelman, whose troubles with alcohol and the law ultimately led to his downfall.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County
In the heart of Grey County, a rich history of firefighting runs deep—from horse-drawn pumpers to modern fire trucks, local firefighters have battled blazes with courage and innovation for over 150 years.
By Cara Williams | Photography courtesy of Grey Roots Museum & Archives
Collingwood Shipbuilders Hockey History–Blame Mickey!
In 1915, the Collingwood Shipbuilders faced the Hamilton Tigers. After being “slipped a mickey” between periods, the Shipbuilders fought through bleary eyes and battered bodies to write one of the most storied chapters in Collingwood’s hockey history.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
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