Uxbridge History

Uxbridge is located on the ancestral home of the Anishaanabe Nations (Ojibway, Cree, Huron, Wendat, Algonquin, Chippewa, Mississaugas). The first settlers in the area were Quakers who started arriving in 1806 along with other British Loyalists following the American revolutionary wars. Most settlers to the Township of Uxbridge came from the Catawissa area of Pennsylvania. The Uxbridge Friends Meeting House which overlooks the town from Quaker Hill was built in 1820, and is the community’s oldest building. The Toronto and Nipissing Railroad arrived in Uxbridge in 1871, and for over a decade Uxbridge was the headquarters of the railway. Shortly after the arrival of the railway, Uxbridge became a village in 1872, and reached town status in 1885. A lot of Uxbridge's past has been preserved throughout the township. The Uxbridge Historical Centre is the hub for all things related to Uxbridge History.

Church Street Uxbridge

Church Street Uxbridge The above photo taken from about 1908 looking south along Church Street to Toronto Street shows the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The church was opened for services on February 1, 1885. Originally constructed as a Gothic Style church, it featured ornate towers and spires. The above photo was taken […]
Spruce Street Uxbridge

Spruce Street Uxbridge The above photo looking north along Spruce Street Uxbridge towards the train station was taken around 1900. On the left you can see The Revere House hotel. This hotel was built by Fred Chinn in the 1870’s. Over 100 years later looking north on Spruce Street we can […]
Toronto-Dominion Bank Uxbridge

Toronto-Dominion Bank Uxbridge The agency of the Dominion Bank opened in Uxbridge in the 1870’s at the South East corner of Brock Street and Main Street. (shown above). Above we see the same building from a similar vantage point taken in 2021. In May 1979 The Toronto-Dominion Bank purchased land on […]
Brock Street West Uxbridge

Brock Street West Uxbridge Here is a block of stores that is part of Uxbridge’s historic downtown on Brock Street West Uxbridge. This photo was taken around 1925 and shows the stores along the south side of Brock Street at the top of the hill. The above photo taken from a similar vantage […]

Church Street Uxbridge Church Street Uxbridge The above photo taken from about 1908 looking south along Church Street to Toronto Street shows the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The church was opened for services on February 1, 1885. Originally constructed as a Gothic Style church, it featured ornate towers and spires. The above photo was taken […]

Spruce Street Uxbridge Spruce Street Uxbridge The above photo looking north along Spruce Street Uxbridge towards the train station was taken around 1900. On the left you can see The Revere House hotel. This hotel was built by Fred Chinn in the 1870’s. Over 100 years later looking north on Spruce Street we can […]

Toronto-Dominion Bank Uxbridge Toronto-Dominion Bank Uxbridge The agency of the Dominion Bank opened in Uxbridge in the 1870’s at the South East corner of Brock Street and Main Street. (shown above). Above we see the same building from a similar vantage point taken in 2021. In May 1979 The Toronto-Dominion Bank purchased land on […]

Brock Street West Uxbridge Brock Street West Uxbridge Here is a block of stores that is part of Uxbridge’s historic downtown on Brock Street West Uxbridge. This photo was taken around 1925 and shows the stores along the south side of Brock Street at the top of the hill. The above photo taken from a similar vantage […]

Brock Street East at Bascom Street Brock Street East at Bascom Street Brock Street East Early 1900’s Looking east towards the intersection of Main Street and Brock St E. At the intersection you can see the Dominion Bank on the south east corner and the Plank House hotel (Arlington Hotel) on the south west corner Most of the buildings […]

Uxbridge Music Hall Uxbridge Music Hall The Ontario Hall In the 1850’s the hamlet of Uxbridge saw a large population expansion. Thus, a place for citizens to come together for meetings, socializing, entertaining and for business arose. Around 1865 a piece of land was leased where the present building now stands and the Ontario Hall was erected. […]

Uxbridge History Brock Street East Uxbridge Brock Street East Uxbridge Brock Street looking west taken circa 1900. The building on the left is the Plank House hotel, later known as the Arlington Hotel. Here we see the same view of Brock Street taken in 2021 1890s photo of Brock Street East looking towards the hill. […]

Uxbridge History Main Street South Uxbridge Main Street South Uxbridge In the Past – Circa Late 1800’s Above we see Main Street South viewd from the intersection of Main St S and Planks Lane taken in the late 1800’s. Behind the trees on the side walk to the left is 38 Main Street or The Bascom-Mellow House, which was built […]

Uxbridge Fire Hall Uxbridge Fire Hall The History of the Uxbridge Fire Hall. In this blog post we will learn the history of the Uxbridge Fire Hall. The fire hall was once located on the north side of Brock Street just east of Toronto Street. After the Brock Street location was torn down, the fire hall was moved […]

St. Paul’s Anglican Church St. Paul’s Anglican Church 59 Toronto St S, Uxbridge – 1888 History of St. Paul’s Anglican Church According to the Uxbridge Walking Tour Brochure the English Episcopal Church was built in 1834 (shown below) on Toronto Street. As the community grew so did the congregation. The old wooden building was torn down and in […]

Uxbridge History Joseph Gould’s Grand Residence Joseph Gould’s Grand Residence Toronto Street – Circa 1859 Joseph Gould’s grand residence, built in the 1850s, once stood as a striking example of 19th-century Ontario architecture. Located on Toronto Street in Uxbridge, this impressive home occupied a significant property that now houses the town’s municipal offices. As a prominent figure in […]

Uxbridge History Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company Located at the corner of Brock Street East and Franklin Street The Beginning of the Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company In the late 1850’s John and William McGuire, who were new to the country found their way to Uxbridge. After settling in they purchased some land south of the […]

Toronto Street Uxbridge Toronto Street Uxbridge In the above photo looking north along Toronto Street Uxbridge from the Presbyterian Church towards Brock Street you can see the Library at the end of the tree lined street. A lot has changed over the years on Toronto Street. The Presbyterian Church has had additions. Houses and trees have been […]

We Look Back Wednesday’s | Uxbridge Public School Uxbridge Public School The Original Building The photo above shows the original Public School on Victoria Drive in Uxbridge. According to the Uxbridge/Scott Museum files, land was acquired and a new brick school was built on the site of the present Uxbridge Public School. Elementary students were located on the main floor with the […]

We Look Back Wednesday’s | Uxbridge’s History | The Stupids (Film) The Stupids (Film – 1996) – Quaker Village Drive Did you know in 1996 Stanley Stupid (Tom Arnold) lived on Quaker Village Drive in Uxbridge. Below are some screen shots from the movie showing Quaker Village Drive in 96′. Scroll down to see the same street today. Quaker Village Drive Today (2020)

History of Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) History of Uxbridge High School and Uxbridge Secondary School Uxbridge High School – 1887 Uxbridge High School In 1873 a school was built on the site of the current Uxbridge Public School. Elementary students were located on the first floor and high school students on the second floor. Learn about the Uxbridge Public School […]

Uxbridge History We Look Back Wednesday’s | Uxbridge’s History | Uxbridge Train Station Uxbridge Train Station The Toronto & Nipissing Railway built the first Uxbridge station in 1870. For many years the station was operated by the Grand Truck Railway and in 1904 the station we know today with its “witch’s hat” roof was built, shown below. The Witch’s Hat Station […]

Elgin Pond Uxbridge Elgin Pond Uxbridge Location Elgin Pond is located right in the heart of Uxbridge at the corners of Main Street South and Mill Street. History The photo above is a post card showing the view of the pond looking north from Main Street, taken in 1905. You can see the Oatmeal Mill at […]

The Bascom House Hotel The Bascom House Hotel https://scugogheritage.com/history/uxbridgefirst100.pdf https://scugogheritage.com/history/uxbridgefirst100.pdf History The Bascom House Hotel was built in 1884 on the north side of Brock Street right where Bascom Street meets Brock Street. It was used as a hotel until 1920 when it was sold to Harold Cave, the owner of The […]

Corner of Brock Street W & Spruce St Downtown Uxbridge Corner of Brock Street W & Spruce St Downtown Uxbridge History of the Corner of Brock Street W & Spruce St Downtown Uxbridge The Corner of Brock Street W & Spruce St Downtown Uxbridge has seen a few changes over the years. William Henry built the building in the photo above in 1885. It was […]

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