A civic holiday in Collingwood turned to disaster in 1890 when a fierce fire swept through town, destroying the newly opened Town Hall and the community’s early history.
Script by Ken Maher | Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum
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.
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.
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.
From its construction in the 19th century to the efforts that continue to preserve it today, the Nottawasaga Lighthouse reflects the spirit that has shaped Collingwood’s vibrant heritage.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Amidst the hush of anticipation and the roar of a final launch, Collingwood’s shipyard community gathered to witness the end of an era and the uncertain dawn of a future without shipbuilding.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum and Fritz W. Schuller, MPA.
