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Donna Smith clearing the high jump at the Acton High School Field Day -- June 1958 Photo Credit: Don Ryder - Acton Free Press / Dills Collection
Donna Smith clearing the high jump at the Acton High School Field Day -- June 1958
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Acton High School, on Acton Blvd, now present-day McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School -- 1955 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
Acton High School, on Acton Blvd -- 1955 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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This week marks 25 years since a large-scale reunion was held for alumni who attended Acton District High School from 1954 to 1977 when it was once located on Acton Blvd (present-day McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School). Held on June 24th and 25th, 2000, the weekend of events saw more than 1,200 alumni participate in the two-day festivities which included a parade, a rock 'n' roll dance party in the gymnasium of the old high school and …
Pictured, is a group of alumni waiting to enter the former high school on Acton Blvd -- June 24th, 2000 Photo Credit: The New Tanner Archives Collection
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Today, June 21st, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. Learn about the people who once occupied the area we know today as Halton Hills, courtesy of Vintage Acton.
A sketch of the Huron-Wendat, who once occupied the Credit River Valley. Photo Credit: The Canadian Encyclopedia
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Construction has always been a part of the spring and summer months, as was the case in this photo from 1958 showing Knox Street in Acton being repaved.
The repaving of Knox Avenue, looking east towards Main Street North -- 1958 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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A great read on the historic school bell on display at the Acton Town Hall Centre.
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Be sure to head on over to the Vintage Acton photo gallery to see this month's featured display of historic postcards that show scenes of Acton from days gone by!
The Vintage Acton Photo Gallery of June 2025.
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Today was Decoration Day, June 1st, at Fairview Cemetery. Members and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 Acton placed Canadian Flags at the graves of veterans and LA members, such as the site of the Coles grave site. Sgt Wilfred Coles (1881-1967) served in the Boer War, emigrated to Canada from England in 1904, served in World War One and worked in the Navy League, War Service League, Red Cross and with the Legion …
The gravesite of Wilfred, Alice and Jessie Coles at Fairview Cemetery. Photo Credit: Scott Brooks
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Be sure to read the latest 'Remember This?' article, by Scott Brooks, looking at when Halton Hills was once home to a futuristic railway:
The Toronto Suburban Electric Railway runs along Fairy Lake in Acton in 1917. Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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Thank you to everyone who braved the weather for Sunday's (May 25th) history of the Acton Pioneer Cemetery! Many more to come throughout the season as a full list can be viewed on the Vintage Acton website!
Vintage Acton's Scott Brooks provided a historic tour of the Acton Pioneer Cemetery on May 25th. Photo Credit: John Brooks
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Since this year marks 200 years of Acton's settlement in 1825, Vintage Acton will be hosting a list of events throughout the year, with the first one taking place May 25th at the Acton Pioneer Cemetery in Prospect Park! Be sure to read the article for more details.
Fairview Cemetery will be among the locations where Scott Brooks hosts historic walking tours this year in Acton - John Brooks photo
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Take a trip back in time to the 1950s this week as Vintage Acton is sharing photos of Acton during the Fabulous 50s! Pictured is the Station Hotel, located at 137 Mill Street East -- C. 1950s Photo Credit: Dills Collection
The Station Hotel, located at 137 Mill Street East -- C. 1950s
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On this day 80 years ago, May 8th, 1945, marked Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) which saw the fall of Nazi Germany, signifying the end of the Second World War in Europe. It was the same day when the citizens of Acton received word and held two parades in honour of this monumental day. Pictured is the Boys & Girls Band marching on Mill Street East, making a turn onto Frederick Street South. Seen in the background is the steeple of the Acton …
VE Day Parade on Mill Street East in Acton -- May 8th, 1945 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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Happy to have contributed to the historical aspect of the upcoming episode of CBC's 'Still Standing' coming to Acton this May! You can read about what Downtown Acton BIA Coordinator Matt Galliford had to say about the show in the article.
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Read the latest 'Remember This?' article, by Scott Brooks, on an early photo of Acton in honour of the community's 200th Anniversary:
Earliest known photo of Acton looking north towards Fairy Lake and the mill -- 1954 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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Two cars at the entrance of Prospect Park. The gates and bandshell were constructed in 1924 for the 50th anniversary since Acton's incorporation as a village in 1874. Photo -- 1939 Learn more about Acton's history and see more photos of the past with Vintage Acton on Facebook & Instagram!
Two cars at the entrance of Prospect Park -- 1939 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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In this edition of 'An Acton History Moment', Scott Brooks takes you through a brief history of the Beardmore Tannery, once the largest tannery in all the British Empire. Produced by Scott Brooks; April 2025 Click on link below to view video.
The gates and parking lot at the Beardmore Tannery -- 1954 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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This week on Vintage Acton, be sure to check out photos on Facebook & Instagram to see historic photos of Downtown Acton! Pictured is 113 Mill Street east. Pictured in this photo is Nelson & Co. Grocery Store. This building has housed many businesses over the years, including Mark's Grocery, a veterinarian clinic and more recently a music lesson shop. Photo -- C. 1900 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
113 Mill Street East in Downtown Acton -- C. 1900 Dills Collection
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Be sure to head on over to Vintage Acton on Facebook & Instagram to check out what was happening in Acton, this week, 27 years ago! As seen on this day, 27 years ago, in The New Tanner... "Look up in the sky: Hovering above the East End of Acton this past weekend was the Achilles Mazda Balloon." Excerpt from The New Tanner; Thursday, April 9th, 1998
Large balloon hovering above Achilles Mazda Dealership - April 1998 Photo Credit: The New Tanner Archives Collection
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Be sure to head on over to Vintage Acton on Facebook & Instagram to check out what was happening in Acton, this week, 27 years ago! As seen on this day, 27 years ago, in The New Tanner... "Look up in the sky: Hovering above the East End of Acton this past weekend was the Achilles Mazda Balloon." Excerpt from The New Tanner; Thursday, April 9th, 1998
Large balloon hovering above Achilles Mazda Dealership - April 1998 Photo Credit: The New Tanner Archives Collection
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Now that April is here, be sure to check out the Vintage Acton monthly photo gallery featuring photos relating to Easter and Spring in Acton!
A screenshot of the Vintage Acton photo gallery for April 2025.
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Read the latest 'Remember This?' article, by Scott Brooks, on historic spring floods and storms in Halton Hills.
Spring flood in Glen Williams -- 1912 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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In this edition of 'An Acton History Moment', here is a look back at the time when Acton, Ontario was the backdrop of a television show back in 1957.
A scene from the CBC Television series 'Perspective' for the epsiode 'The Editor', filmed by NFB in Acton in October 1957. Source: NFB
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Take a trip back in time and learn about the introduction of electricity in Esquesing Township!
Acton steam power plant at 59 Willow Street North - 1899 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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This past week, Vintage Acton has been featuring photos of the old Acton YMCA / Murray Memorial Building in Downtown Acton. Head on over to Vintage Acton on Facebook or Instagram to check them out and to see more of Acton's past!
Exterior view of the Murray Memorial YMCA Building upon its completetion -- 1935 Photo Credit: Dills Collection
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