Grimsby Historical Society Archives
25 Adelaide Ave L3M-1X2 Grimsby, ON, Canada

Do you recognize this house? You may drive by it everyday and not even notice it. It is located at 43 Main Street East - behind The Dog Spot! The house was built c.1885 for Hugh H. Anderson, the proprietor of Mountain View Orchards. Born in Grimsby, H.H. Anderson was a successful fruit grower, valuator, and for 31 years was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Grimsby School Board. He also held various positions in the Liberal Conservative Association. In the early 1940s, the property was purchased for $2,540 by George Envoy of Ottawa who planned to convert the house into five apartments, move the barn and convert it to a house and erect 3 new houses on the property. The small strip of shops were built in front of the house in the early-mid 1980s. #grimsbyhistoricalsociety. www.grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com. #culturedgrimsby

Giving Tuesday is a world-wide movement for giving and volunteering, taking place after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s an opportunity for charities, companies, and individuals to join together and rally for favourite causes. In the same way retailers take part in Black Friday, the giving community comes together for Giving Tuesday. GHS Volunteers appreciate your support in ensuring the Grimsby Historical Society remains financially strong during these uncertain times ...by making an on-line donation on Giving Tuesday - December 1, 2020. Your donation goes directly towards preserving and sharing Grimsby’s past for the future through the operation of the Grimsby Historical Society and Archives. You can make an on-line donation through the donation page on our website - www.Grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com/membership-donations or on our Canada Helps page - www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Grimsby-historical-society/ on Tuesday December 1, 2020. Thank you for your support! See more

Do you know the history of Grimsby’s Town Bell? It was purchased in 1883 by Town Council for the Fire Department for $337.95, plus installation. It was placed on the roof of the Grout Factory (now site of the TD Bank) at the corner of Oak and Main. For 75 years it summoned the firemen, signified work and curfew hours, rang in the new year, honoured special events and people, and announced the end of WWI and WWII. The Grout Factory was torn down in 1958 and the bell was put in storage. In 1967, it was restored by the Grimsby Historical Society and the Town to commemorate the Centennial year. The bell is currently located on the front lawn of Grimsby Museum at 6 Murray Street - so check out some of our local history next time you’re out for a walk! #grimsbyhistoricalsociety. #culturedgrimsby. www.Grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com

When you’re out Christmas shopping and considering buying local - think of the latest book by local historian Dorothy Turcotte - More Gleanings From Grimsby! The book is full of interesting stories of people, places and events that contributed to the fabric of our community! You can purchase your copy for $20 on the GHS website - Grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com or from one of the local Main Street shops who are supporting the GHS - Cocoon Home Decor and Gifts and Objects To Desire! Thanks to everyone for your continued support! #buylocal

One of the most interesting people featured in More Gleanings From Grimsby is a lady named Emma Allison (1846-1914). Emma’s family lived on the northwest corner of Gibson Ave and Mountain Street and the whole family was involved in running the mill, including Emma. In 1859, Emma was one of the first girls admitted to the Grammar School in Grimsby - she was an exceptional student. Emma was selected to run a six-horsepower Baxter steam engine at the 1876 Woman’s Pavilio...n during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. According to Exhibition records the organizers searched for an American woman to run the steam engine - however they couldn’t find one - so they expanded their search and found Emma in Grimsby, Ontario! You can learn more about Emma Allison and other people and families who contributed to Grimsby’s evolution in More Gleanings From Grimsby - available at www.grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com! Books are also available at local retailers Objects To Desire, Cocoon Home Decor and Gifts and Grimsby Museum. #grimsbyhistoricalsociety. #shoplocal See more