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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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Scott Brooks
Scott Brooks ·
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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2025 marks 200 years since Acton was settled! It was in 1825 when the area known today as 'Acton', was first settled by Rev. Ezra, Rev. Zenas and Rufus Adams. All throughout the year, as part of the 'Acton 200' campaign, Vintage Acton will present historical information, photos and presentations relating to this major milestone. Visit the Vintage Acton website, along with Facebook and Instagram accounts, to learn more about Acton's history! …
The 'Acton 200' Logo to mark Acton's Bicentennial. Logo Credit: Scott Brooks
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For a trip down memory lane, be sure to check out Vintage Acton's monthly photo gallery with this month featuring historic views of Acton!
An Aerial view looking west over Downtown Acton -- 1971 Photo Credit: Jack Carpenter / Dills Collection
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