The Archives Open!

Glencoe:   The Glencoe & District Historical Society has moved its archives from the old Carnegie Library building on Main Street Glencoe to the old Registry Office building, which until very recently was the home of the Glencoe Library.

Two years ago when the Historical Society started hearing rumours that a vision was taking shape for a new library, the members starting dreaming of moving their collection to the building that would be vacated, 178 McKellar Street.  

On February 16, 2018, the Society made a formal request to the Southwest Middlesex council and in early June, Council gave permission to the Society to move in.   The members were thrilled and grateful.  Not only was Southwest Middlesex gaining a modern new library but the community would gain an accessible archives just down the street.  

Glencoe & District Historical Society formed in 1978  and their growing collections could no longer be contained in the old building.  Worse, was the access problem.  Access into the building involved a difficult set of stairs; the bathroom was in the basement; precious books and collections were deteriorating without climate control; member meetings had to be held in another venue; and parking was poor.  The dear old Carnegie library just did not work anymore.Packing began in September and the move took place November 26.  On December 13, 2018, the Executive held their first meeting at the new facility.

This historical reference library houses archives from various community groups.  There is a book shop.  It has the original land registry documents and deeds.  Computers are available to the public for research.  There are special scanners, microfiche readers and photocopiers.  A meeting area that community organizations are welcome to use (donation welcome).  A reading room.  Family histories. Historical photographs.  Cemetery records.  Come visit and see for yourself.

2 thoughts on “The Archives Open!

  • September 18, 2019 at 6:07 pm
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    Looking at purchasing a home (Mansion) at 5338 longwoods rd, Appin Ontario, build 1890 is there any available history on the home available. I live in Mulmur Ontario approx 3hrs away therefore am asking for your assistance, thank you Renata Smith

    • May 4, 2020 at 12:53 am
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      I was born in this home which my Grandfather purchased from his cousin, the Hon J C Elliott. My father took over the farm in his early 20’s after his father died in an accident. After 40 years of farming, my parents sold the farm and moved to London.

      I just found this request for info and am curious as to whether you have had any replies.

      Margaret

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