Georgetown is a community in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada and is part of Halton Regional Town. The city includes several small villages or settlements such as Norval, Limehouse, Stewarttown and Glen Williams near Georgetown and other large population centers, Acton. By 2016, Georgetown's population is 42,123. It sits on the banks of the Credit River, about 60 miles west of Toronto, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. Georgetown was named after businessman George Kennedy who settled in the area in 1821 and built several factories and other businesses.
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History
In 1650, Huron was destroyed by European disease and Iroquois. The area is now open to Algonquian Ojibwa (also known as Mississauga). In 1850, the remaining Mississauga natives were transferred to the Six States Reserves, where Mississaugas of the First State Reserve was established.
Initial completion
Beginning in 1781, the British government purchased a land block from Mississauga Nation. In 1818, they bought land which later became the town of Esquesing and Nassagaweya. The task of putting those towns down to Timothy Street and Abraham Nelles. Charles Kennedy was employed by Nelles to conduct a survey of the northern part of Esquesing Township in 1819, and Charles Kennedy received a significant piece of land as payment for his work. The brothers Charles Kennedy, John, Morris, Samuel, and George all have land adjacent to each other in the Silver River Valley. Charles Kennedy built a sawmill at a location where Main Street meets Wildwood Road today.
George Kennedy took advantage of Silver Creek in the early 1820s to drive sawmill, and then a gristmill and foundry and then a wool mill; Small settlements that form around the factory, often called "Hungry Hungry". In 1828, John Galt of the Canadian Company opened York to Guelph Road (now Highway 7) linking settlements around George Kennedy Mill with other settlements in the area. The road also extends to Galt, to Guelph and to Goderich.
In 1837, Barber's brothers, including William and James, bought Kennedy's wool and foundry and wool factory in 1837; they changed the name of the Georgetown settlement. The brothers started the paper making industry in 1854, using the electricity generated by the dynamo on the Credit River. Their products include a large number of wallpapers. John R. Barber's home, Berwick Hall, still stands at Main and Park Streets. This business has grown for over 100 years. Other entrepreneurs arrived including Philo Dayfoot in the early 1840s, which started the local leather industry. In the 1850s, George Kennedy divided his land into small land for sale to new settlers.
The village of Esquesing (Stewarttown) was built around 1818 and became the center of Esquesing Township. It was also on the main north-south route to the steamboat in Oakville. The Stewart Brothers has a successful factory in Esquesing Village, and James McNab has a prosperous factory in Norval.
In 1846, Norval had a population of about 200 inhabitants, served by two churches, various merchants, wheat mills, wheat mills, refineries, two shops and a tavern. Writer Lucy Maud Montgomery who wrote the Anne of Green Gables series lived in Norval from 1926 to 1935 and considered it "one of the most beautiful villages in all of Ontario".
The Glen Williams settlement has been called Williamsburg but the name was changed in 1852 when the post office opened. Barbers' sister-in-law, Benajah Williams, was one of the first settlers here and the name of the community was given in his honor. The previous Limehouse was the Green Fountain, a small settlement that grew after the train tracks arrived in the area in 1856; in addition to the lime kilns (which opened around 1840), sawmills, blankets, and painting plants opened in the village. In 1893, fires destroyed wool factories, paint factories and timber at a water plant in Limehouse creating serious financial problems for settlements. The limestone industry operated until 1917.
In 1846, Georgetown had a milling mill, sawmill, fabric factory, tavern, cabinet maker, foundry, chair maker, two tanners, two tailors, two shops, three wagon makers, three shoemakers and four blacksmiths. Its population is around 700.
The Grand Trunk Railway arrived in 1856 and a row of Hamilton and the North-Western Railway reached the community some 20 years later. Both provide convenient methods for transporting not only passengers but manufactured goods. The hotels opened near the station, including the Railroad Exchange in a still-standing building. Georgetown was founded as a village in 1864. In 1869 its population was 1500; the Ontario Gazetteer called the Barber Brothers a famous paper maker with a staff of 40 people.
The settlement was founded as a village of Georgetown in 1865. The 1860s and 1870s were prosperous years. Newly-opened businesses in the era included the Georgetown Herald newspaper, the Culp and Mackenzie train companies, the Creelman brothers and Bank of Hamilton machines, the first to open in all of Halton County. In 1880, Chapel Street School and Baptist Church and Town Hall were built; High School opened in 1887.
Georgetown residents began receiving city water in 1891, channeled by gravity. Electricity was not available until 1913 even though John R. Barber had purchased a generator in 1888 and installed it on the Credit River; which gives power to the family paper mill.
On May 13, 1895, Sam & amp; John McGibbon was hired, in partnership, Thomas Clark's Hotel for $ 600/year. Hotel McGibbon was built by Robert Jones and sold to Clark around 1867. A double veranda decorates Main & amp; Mill Street side of the building until the hotel was hit by fire in the 1880's. After the fire, the third floor is added to the building section. The McGibbon family lives in the hotel. Sam's wife Ann has kept white linens in the dining room, and in her early years has become a popular place for wedding and banquet receptions.
In 1921 the village had over 2000 inhabitants and was established as a city in 1922, with LeRoy Dale as the first mayor. Many historic buildings still stand in the heart of Georgetown and in its smaller and more rural communities.
Since World War II
In the mid-1940s, the population was approaching 4,000 and began to grow faster in the 1950s when Rex Heslop bought farms and developed the Delrex subdivision. The McGibbon hotel was still operating although Sam McGibbon had died in 1940; a daughter, Gladys, and a son, Jack, took over the business until 1962 when it was sold to Isaac Sitzer Investments and then to George and Nick Markou bought the hotel in 1978 and operated it until it was sold to condominium developers in 2015.
In 1962, the sub-division of Moore Park began construction and would attract more residents to the city. At that time, Georgetown had its own hospital.
GO train arrived in Georgetown in 1974; this service has since expanded with plenty of parking available at Georgetown GO Station and frequent commuter trains on weekdays. On January 1, 1974, Georgetown was absorbed into a new regional city, Halton Hills. One of the most significant changes since then includes the expansion of South Georgetown housing that began in 1989. Both paper companies, Papers Provincial Paper and Georgetown Coated Paper Company closed in 1991 and 1977 respectively.
Guelph Radial Line
The Toronto Suburban Railway Company ran the Toronto-Guelph railway line through Georgetown from 1917 until the Guelph line closed in 1931. The line has transported goods and passengers but business has declined substantially. Georgetown Station on Main Street (on the current Canada Trust website) is a famous landmark. The business failed because of the Depression and the increasing popularity of cars, buses and trucks. Its proximity to the competing Grand Trunk Railway (Canadian National) ramp is also a factor.
The Georgetown Boys
On July 1, 1923, the first 50 orphans of Armenian Genocide arrived in Georgetown to be educated and trained to farm at the Cedarvale Plantation, now known as Cedarvale Park, operated by the Canadian Relief Fund. The children are known as the Georgetown Boys. By 1928, most had homes on the farm. Aris Alexanian is a teacher and assistant inspector at school. He went on to open an oriental carpet shop in Hamilton, Ontario, which has grown throughout Ontario and is now known as Alexanian Carpet and Flooring. In 1929, agriculture became the Cedarvale School for Girls; most residents find positions as household staff. In total, 109 boys and 40 women were taken by the Canadian government, regarded by many as Canada's first humanitarian initiative. Many become Canadian citizens.
French Presence
The area did not have an early history of French-Canadian concentration, but that changed after World War II. First, in 1947, a boy's orphanage was moved from St. Catharines, to Georgetown. The orphanage is operated by Father Clovis Beauregard and his nephew, Therese St Jean. The Acadian boy from the orphanage decided to stay here in adulthood. Boys have learned to farm apples and other Acadians move here to help them with their apple business. Secondly, in 1957 a French-Canadian Association was formed. In 1966, about 150 French-speaking Catholic families created their own parishes when the old Church of the Holy Cross was ratified as L'Eglise Sacre Coeur.
Halton Hills
On January 1, 1974, Georgetown became part of Halton Hills City when he joined the City of Acton and most of Esquesing Township.
Together with Milton City, Oakville City and Burlington City, Halton Regional Municipality was formed, replacing Halton County. Halton Hills is famous for its terrain including slopes and slopes. In 1932, Bill Gauser proposed the idea of ​​changing the name from Halton to Halton Hills.
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Nearby Areas
Georgetown is growing as new environments are added. The oldest part is around Main Street and Church Street. The arrival of the train produced a new section - around King Street and Queen Street. Delrex subdivisions are the third part of the city added. Shortly after Delrex, Moore Park was developed. In 1989, the construction of Georgetown South began and the city has grown tremendously since then.
Delrex : In the 1950s, Rex Heslop, the Rexdale builder in Toronto, built the Delrex subdivision. Delrex is a combination of Rex and his wife Delma. In the 1950s and 1960s the area was referred to as Georgetown East.
Moore Park : With the growth of the Delrex subdivision, a second subdivision named Moore Park emerged in 1962.
Trafalgar Country : Added in the mid-1990s and early 2000s, Trafalgar's country is largely a bungalow and two-story house, and is located at the westernmost point in Georgetown.
Georgetown South : In 1989, farmland south of Silver Creek became a new subdivision in Georgetown, Georgetown South. This development is done mainly by Fernbrook Homes (West of Mountainview) and Canada Homes (East of Mountainview). Additional developments include Arbor Glen, Stewart's Mills and Four Corners. It will not be misconstrued as "Four Corners" from Hornby on Trafalgar Road and Steeles Avenue.
Demographics
The population at the time of the 2016 census was 42,123 (an increase of 4.8% over 2011) at 24 km² from the community. There were 14,679 private homes at that time. Data from previous years showed steady growth.
Census data for the period before the merger into this City is as follows:
Government
No longer a separate city (since 1974), Georgetown is part of Halton Hill City which is divided into four wards, each with two members of the elected Council. The other two are Members of the Regional Council, each representing two neighborhoods in the Halton Hills Council, and also serving on the Halton County Council as well as the mayor.
The current membership (2014-2018) city council is as follows:
Halton Hills has its own fire department but the police are provided by the Halton County Police Station. Halton Hills has its own official plan which came into force on 28 March 2008 and consolidated in 2017 with the plans of the Territory.
Climate
Sports team
Georgetown sports teams include:
- Georgetown Raiders Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team, part of Junior Hockey League Ontario.
- Halton Hills Bulldogs Junior "B" lacrosse box
- Halton Hills Gymnastics - Competitive Gymnastic
- CheerForce JaguarsÃ, - a competitive Cheerleader
- Halton Hills Blue Fin Club
- North Halton Highlanders Rugby Football Club, competing in the Toronto Rugby Union.
- Halton Hills Small Baseball Association, a baseball organization for 5-21 year olds.
- Georgetown SloPitch League - SloPitch adult baseball
- Georgetown Minor Hockey Association - Houseleague and Rep hockey
- Halton Hills BulldogsÃ, - Houseleague and Rep Lacrosse
- Georgetown ImpactÃ, - Girl and Boy Volleyball
- Halton Hills HoosiersÃ, - Basketball
- Georgetown Mustangs - Soccer
- North Halton Twisters - Girls hockey
- Georgetown Soccer Club
- North Halton Crimson Tide Football Club
- Halton Hills Small Football Association - a football club for players aged 10-18 years
- The North Halton Children Cricket Club
- Art and the Arts George Curling Fanatics
- Halton Hills Sync
- Georgetown Meteors Soccer Club
- Halton Hill Club Lifeguard
The sports team is off
[Georgetown Minor Hockey Association - Raiders] - In 2013, Acton Tanners and Minor Hockey Association of Georgetown Raiders completed their merger to create the Hockey Minor Halton Hills Thunder Association. Georgetown Raiders Sr. A competed in the ranks of OHA Senior A and Intermediate A in the 1970s and 1980s. They are not connected with another Georgetown Raiders team that is currently a member of the Junior A Hockey League Junior League.
Events
Georgetown Highland Games The second Saturday in June, Georgetown is host to traditional Scottish games and celebrations.
Farmers markets Farmers markets operate on Main St. in downtown Georgetown on Saturday 8:00 - 12:30 from June to October. Section Main St. which hosts a closed market for vehicles during the event.
Georgetown Fall Fair The Fall Fair began in 1846. It was held Friday through Sunday after Labor Day Weekend. The annual event is held at the Georgetown Fairgrounds and consists mostly of rides of carnivals and rural contests, such as traction pullers and demolition derbies. Georgetown Farming Society organizes and runs exhibitions every year.
In 2003, the Fall Fair was where riots broke out between local youths (about 500) and Halton County Police. There were several teenagers who were arrested and at least half a dozen more were shot by rubber bullets during the riots. No major property damage, only part of a small broken white wooden fence. Conflict in the years following the event has so far been avoided.
Georgetown Santa Claus Parade The third Sunday in November, the night parade begins at 5 pm. Hosted by Georgetown Lions Club. Includes buoys from local organizations and businesses, bands and Santa Claus himself! The parade route is: Guelph Street from Sinclair to Mill Street and Charles Street to the Fairgrounds. These streets are closed for traffic from about 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Georgetown Craft Beer Festival Also known as "Head For The Hills", the festival is held the third Saturday of every month in September, and runs from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Trafalgar Sports Park. Set by Georgetown Lions Club, Georgetown Kiwanis Club, Georgetown Kinsmen Club and Georgetown Rotary Club. The festival features brass crafts from Ontario, gourmet food trucks, live music, and games.
Education
Public education in Georgetown is run by the Halton District School Board, while Catholic education is administered by the Halton District School Board of Catholics.
Primary school
Catholic
- Holy Cross (with French Immersion)
- St. Brigadier
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Catherine from Alexandria
Christian
- Halton Hills Christian School (a.k.a Georgetown Christian Christian School)
Perancis
- Sacred © -Coeur
Public
- Gardiner Public School
- Silver Creek Public School
- Pineview Public School
- Public School Garden
- Joseph Gibbons Public School
- Harrison Public School
- George Kennedy Public School (with French Immersion)
- Glen Williams Public School
High School
Public
- Centennial Public School
- Stewarttown Middle School
- Silver Creek Public School
- Gardiner Public School
High School
Catholic
- Catholic Senior High School
Public
- Georgetown District High School
- Gary Allan High School (Adult Education)
Architecture E.J. Lennox
Two buildings in Georgetown were designed by Toronto E.J architect. Lennox:
- Berwick Hall, home of John R. Barber (1880-1904) who is now an apartment building.
- Georgetown High School (1889-1959) - was built in 1899 and demolished in 1959
Industry and business
Large industries with headquarters and facilities in Georgetown include Mold-Masters Limited, CPI Canada, Eastwood Guitars, and Saputo. Other major concerns include Cooper Standard, ADM Archer Daniels Midland Cocoa (is Ambrosia Chocolate), Howmet Georgetown Casting, a division of Alcoa Power and Propulsion and Kingsbury Technologies (Canada) Inc. This community also serves as the headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in Canada. Georgetown has witnessed an explosive population growth in the south. This has led to emerging new businesses including Tim Hortons, Sherwin-Williams, Metro, and others.
The Georgetown Marketplace is Georgetown's Mall. It has about 63 stores, including major companies like Walmart. Mall is home to shops such as: Peoples Jewelers, Coles, Winners & amp; Home Sense, Sport Chek, Marks Work Wearhouse, and Ardene.
Recreation and garden
The ascent path
The Bruce Trail passes Halton Hills, passes north of Georgetown.
The city developed a multi-purpose trail system at Hungry Hollow, on the old rail and other locations. A group of citizens called HHORBA are trying to work with the City in planning and building a pathway to be eco-friendly, safe for pedestrians and fun for cyclists. HHORBA helps build a single trail and three bridges with members of the Bruce Trail. HHORBA has in the past been a member of the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Georgetown Skate Park
Located outside Mold-Masters SportsPlex at 221 Guelph Street, this facility is made possible by the cooperative efforts of Bukit Halton Community through Skateboarders, Inline Skater & amp; BMX Bikers from Halton Hills (SIBAHH) Committee and Department of Recreation and Parks. Funding is provided through generous public donations and Halton Hill City Corporations. This facility is supervised by the user and managed through the rules posted.
Gellert Community Center
Located on the eighth row to the north of the 10 side street in South Georgetown. The facility contains a large indoor swimming pool and organizes various exercise classes plus other community events. Outside facilities include a splash pad, three baseball diamonds, a soccer field, six tennis courts and a garden.
Library
Halton Hills Public Library is a two-pronged library system. Both branches reflect the historical character of society. The Georgetown Branch (9 Church Street) is located along with the Halton Hills Cultural Center, anchored by the earlier Methodist Church (now Art Gallery) and The John Elliott Theater. The Acton Branch (17 River Street) was built as a one-hundred year community project in a garden setting, crossing a foot bridge over a creek.
On Saturday, 26 January 2013, the renovated Georgetown Branch at the Halton Hills Public Library opened. Renovations include making the library more accessible to the public as well as more environmentally friendly.
Media
Georgetown is covered by local newspapers and television through the following services:
- Georgetown Independent
- TVCogeco
- Halton Compass
Transportation
GO Transit and Via Rail serve Georgetown Station. There is no local bus service, although Georgetown Halton Hills ActiVan provides local transportation for individuals with physical disabilities. GO Transit offers bus and train services through Georgetown GO Station. The GO Transit Kitchener rail line runs between Toronto and Kitchener. The GO bus connects to many nearby communities including Brampton, Toronto, Acton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
Georgetown is also connected to the Highway Highway network by Highway 7, and to Highway 401 by Trafalgar Road (Halton Regional Road 3), Mountainview Road/9th Line (Halton Regional Road 13) and Winston Churchill Boulevard (Halton Regional Road 19)
There is no airport in Georgetown; The closest is Brampton Airport (public flight) to the north and Toronto Pearson International Airport (domestic and international flights) to the east.
Famous citizen
- Adam Bennett, former NHL Hockey Player and draft first round draft
- Karl Clark (chemist), member of the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame
- Kenneth Walter Davidson (1937-), former Chairman of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
- Jason Dickinson, draft the concept and prospect of NHL's first round
- And Dunleavy (1966-), play-by-play broadcaster for Buffalo Sabers and Toronto FC
- Timothy Eaton (1834-1907), founder of Eaton's department store
- Bob Goldham, Stanley Cup Winner five times
- PJ Haarsma, science fiction writer
- Mike Harris, the Olympic curator
- Brian Hayward, former NHL goalkeeper and Cup winner Jennifer William M.
- Shawn Hill, MLB pitcher at the Florida Marlins organization.
- Mike Holmes, star of home remodeling program Holmes on Homes
- Bryan Lewis, former Director of NHL Operations
- John Malinosky, former lineman CFL
- John McCauley, former Director of NHL Operations
- Wes McCauley, now NHL Referee
- Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)), author of Anne of Green Gables, lived in Norval for much of his life
- Cristy Nurse, Olympic rower
- And Talevski, Canadian singer-songwriter
- W. Stewart Wallace (1884-1970), historian, librarian, and editor
See also
- The Knox Presbyterian Church
- Wilbur Lake
References
Georgetown, Reflections of a Small Town, by John Mark Benbow Rowe, 2006, ISBNÃ, 0-921901-28-3
External links
- Halton Hills City
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