Tag: collingwood history

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.

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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.

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Collingwood’s Gayety Theatre – The Brightest Spot in Town

On December 13, 1928, Collingwood’s Gayety Theatre lit up the night sky, marking the start of a new era in entertainment. For nearly a century, it has remained a cherished local landmark.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.

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