Written by:
Kelly Ralston
Heritage Mississauga, Social Media & Program Coordinator
Written by:
Kelly Ralston
Heritage Mississauga, Social Media & Program Coordinator
This too shall pass. As we are all challenged today by the COVID-19 virus, the Way Back Wednesday series will look back at past epidemics and health challenges, with a particular focus on those individuals who sought to aid the sick, and on how our landscape remembers those past times. Apart but together, please help…
As we continue to recognize Soil Conservation Week, we look back at some of the historic farms in Mississauga and their impact on our landscape. Allison Family & the “Fairview Manor Farm” Andrew Allison (1802-1866) came to Canada from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1825. He acquired a 200-acre farm property at the northeast corner…
This might prove challenging to follow the story thread here, and I will readily admit that connecting the dots here is a bit of a stretch. But … Yesterday, while watching the inauguration of new American President Joseph Biden #potus, the reference to his middle name of “Robinette” caused me to pause and wonder. Could…
Development at the former Pinchin Farm and the Leslie Log House As many have undoubtedly noticed, the long-anticipated demolition of the Pinchin house and barn recently took place. Unfortunately, it was not possible to save either the historic house or barn due to advance decay and structural uncertainty. It was unfortunate to lose two significant…
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