A sourced archive snapshot of Oshawa’s 1926 newspaper, telegraph, telephone, radio and print listings—what the directory establishes, and what it cannot.
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A source-aware look at how Oshawa’s 1926 directory counted population, assessors’ figures and industrial growth — with the limits of each number.
A rights-safe archive snapshot of how a 1926 Oshawa directory described water mains, sewers, streets and sidewalks—plus what this source cannot establish about September 24.
A sourced archive snapshot of how Oshawa’s 1926 city directory described Lakeview Park, Alexandra Park and Central Memorial Park.
The Uxbridge Genealogy Group will share locally researched British Home Children stories at a free library presentation September 17.
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s 1926 education map—its collegiate, public schools, colleges and children’s library service—without inventing exact-date events.
Clarington has formally designated three properties in Newcastle and Bowmanville for their architectural and historical value.
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s 1926 working geography, including its factory network, General Motors employment office and Bloor Street Labour Temple—without inventing exact-date events.
A sourced reconstruction of Oshawa’s Sunday religious landscape in 1926, documenting downtown churches, the newly formed United Church and immigrant congregations—without inventing exact-date events.
Step into Oshawa on September 4, 1926: a fast-growing city of electric streetcars, downtown theatres, public parks and industrial ambition.
