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Streets of Stratford: Maitland Avenue

A photographer and a poet Maitland Avenue owes its name to both a noted photographer, George Forbes Maitland, and his wife, writer-poet Mary Ann...

02.05.2024 10

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Streets of Stratford: Lloyd Court

James Lloyd founded his first Stratford grocery business in the late 19th century James Lloyd came to Stratford from Sheffield, England, in 1884...

25.04.2024 10

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Streets of Stratford: Mayberry Place

Beloved educator inspired hundreds of students at Stratford Collegiate Institute Charles Alexander “Cam” Mayberry was principal of the Stratford...

18.04.2024 20

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Streets of Stratford: Dunlop Place

The 'man on the spot' when Stratford was founded Dr. William “Tiger” Dunlop was an army officer, a surgeon, an author, a justice of the peace,...

11.04.2024 7

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Streets of Stratford:  McFarlane Street

Robert McFarlane died in Ottawa in 1872 while still in office as the local member of Parliament In 1872, the Town of Stratford and the federal...

05.04.2024 10

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Streets of Stratford: McQueen Court

Rose McQueen brought Shakespeare to life for hundreds of Stratford students Rose McQueen was born in 1881 and raised near Elora. She was such an...

29.03.2024 5

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Streets of Stratford: Ahrens Drive

Cora Ahrens brought the gift of music to the people of Stratford and Perth County This street was named for Cora B. Ahrens Cora Bell Ahrens was...

07.03.2024 6

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Streets of Stratford: O.J. Gaffney Drive

Local builder became a 'saviour' of the Stratford Festival This relatively new street is named after Oliver Gaffney In 1953, Oliver Gaffney, a...

01.03.2024 5

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Street of Stratford: Feick Crescent

Mayor Lawrence Feick cast the deciding vote that led to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival This street was named in honour of Mayor Lawrence...

22.02.2024 10

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Streets of Stratford: Griffith Road

Celebrating a local captain of industry Born in 1864 on a farm near Melbourne, Ont., George L. Griffith took an interest in harness and began to...

17.02.2024 8

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Streets of Stratford: Monteith Avenue

Stratford's first political dynasty

09.02.2024 2

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Streets of Stratford: Moderwell Street

Getting to know Perth County's first sheriff Robert Moderwell was the first sheriff of Perth County, and served in that role from 1853 to 1872. He...

01.02.2024 6

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Streets of Stratford: Hossie Terrace

Honouring Stratford's second sheriff Hossie Terrace, named after John Hossie, backs onto Avondale Cemetery. John Hossie was born in Lambton...

25.01.2024 3

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Streets of Stratford: Daly Avenue

John Daly is widely considered to the the 'founder of Stratford' Daly Avenue was called Daly Terrace when it first appeared on the 1872 Brosius...

18.01.2024 10

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Streets of Stratford: Deacon Street   

Dr. George Reginald Deacon was the official physician of the Grand Trunk Railway in Stratford Deacon Street was named for Dr. George Reginald...

12.01.2024 6

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Streets of Stratford: The origin of the website

A Q&A with one of the creators of the new Streets of Stratford website Each week, we share a story about one of the Streets of Stratford contributed...

05.01.2024 8

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Streets of Stratford: Wilson Court

Street name honours another Stratford parks pioneer Court was named for  Alexander (Alex) Wilson, who was the founder of Dufferin Park. Wilson...

21.12.2023 5

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Streets of Stratford: Brett Street

Popular local bandleader inspired hundreds of young musicians with the Stratford Boys' Band. Brett Street was named for Edward Marshall Brett, a...

15.12.2023 10

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Streets of Stratford: Ballantyne Avenue

It was all in the knitting Ballantyne Avenue was named for R.M. Ballantyne, owner of the Ballantyne Company  at the corner of North Street and...

08.12.2023 5

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Streets of Stratford: Trow Avenue

Col. James Trow was known as the Apostle of the West Originally Trow Avenue was a private tree-lined drive leading to the finest early Stratford...

01.12.2023 2

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Streets of Stratford: Freeland Drive

Part 2: The return of the Goddess of Liberty Last week’s Freeland Drive column told the story about the travels of the Freeland Fountain to...

17.11.2023 6

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Street of Stratford: Dingman Place

Name pays tribute to a Stratford newspaper dynasty Dingman Place is named after William Smith Dingman. William’s father, Absalom, was a...

03.11.2023 2

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The Streets of Stratford: C.H. Meier Boulevard

Stratford’s only boulevard is named for former mayor Clarence Henry "Dutch" Meier. Stratford’s only boulevard is named for Clarence Henry...

27.10.2023 3

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The Streets of Stratford: Thomas Street

Harold Moxon “Winger” Thomas was an accomplished athlete and a dedicate builder of sport in Stratford This street is named for Harold Moxon...

19.10.2023 5

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The Streets of Stratford: James Alexander Anderson was the 'Archivist on the Roof'

This street is named in honour of James Alexander Anderson. Anderson was passionate about Stratford, its history and the need to preserve it. This...

13.10.2023 3

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The Streets of Stratford: Orr Street

Robert Thomas Orr is one of the most prominent figures in Stratford's history with a long list of accomplishments and a lifetime of public service. ...

05.10.2023 3

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The Streets of Stratford: Kemp Crescent

Kemp Crescent is named for former alderman Wesley Irving Kemp, who served for three terms on Stratford city council. He was the third generation of...

28.09.2023 2

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The Streets of Stratford: Rankin Street

In Stratford, the Rankin name became synonymous with baking, confectionery, candy and ice cream treats. “I’ll meet you at Rankin’s” What...

21.09.2023 4

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Welcome to a new Streets of Stratford

Revived series will explore the stories behind the street names in the Festival City

07.09.2023 6

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