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.

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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 […]
The Roxy Theatre The Roxy Theatre     History of the Roxy Theatre The quonset-style building was originally built in 1949 at the corner of Brock Street and Toronto Street.  It opened as the RIO Theatre and in 1951 the name was changed to the ROXY when the Theatre Amusement Company purchased it.  In the 1970’s the theatre was […]
Downtown Uxbridge – Brock Street, West Downtown Uxbridge – Brock Street, West Above:  View of Wixan’s Bridge, the Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe memorial and Post Office as seen today (2022).   History Below is Brock Street W from a similar vantage point taken in the early 1900’s.  At the time this photo was taken the house was owned by Michael O’Neil a […]
Uxbridge History Mansion House Hotel Lost Landmark: The Remarkable Story of the Mansion House in Uxbridge   A Proud Beginning: Joseph Gould’s Vision in 1871 In the heart of Uxbridge, at the prominent corner of Brock Street and Toronto Street, stood a symbol of civic pride and Victorian charm—the Mansion House Hotel. Built in 1871 by Joseph Gould, one of […]
Trinity United Church Uxbridge Trinity United Church Uxbridge 1888 – 2022     The above two photos show the original corner stones.  The 1888 stone is located on the north east corner of the church and the Methodist Church stone is located on the south east corner with the main entrance to the church in between them.   History Of  Trinity […]
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Palmer Piano Factory / Gold Medal Radio & Phonograph Company Palmer Piano Factory / Gold Medal Radio & Phonograph Company     The map below is a section from the Uxbridge Insurance plan drawings from 1910 showing the corner of Brock St and Victoria Ave.   According to Tales From The Uxbridge Valley, written by Alan McGillivray “After a fire at the Uxbridge Piano and Organ […]
The Uxbridge Municipal Office The Uxbridge Municipal Office   History The Uxbridge Municipal Office is located at 51 Toronto Street South,  right in the heart of town.  The building was originally built in 1958 and was the home of the St Joseph’s Separate School.   Over the years the student population grew and in 1990 they moved to their […]
Downtown Uxbridge North West Downtown Uxbridge North West Above:  View of Wixan’s Bridge and Post Office as seen today.   Below:  Similar view during the Santa Claus Parade in 1961.  The two houses in the background where torn down and replaced with the Post Office, Wixan’s Bridge and the parking lot.      
Uxbridge’s Military Cannon Uxbridge’s Military Cannon The cannon sits on display near the old location of the beach, swimming area and docks of Elgin Pond where during the 50s, 60s & 70s it was a favourite spot for swimmers to hang their towels or lay on while drying off after a swim in the spring-fed water.   History […]
Quaker Meeting House Quaker Meeting House or the Friends Meeting House     When Built According to the Quaker Meeting House’s website the building is the oldest structure in Uxbridge. It was built in 1820 and replaced an older building from 1809.  Located on Quaker Hill over looking Uxbridge from the west. The following is taken from the Quaker […]
Elgin Pond Drinking Fountain Elgin Pond Drinking Fountain     Who remembers the drinking fountain at Elgin Pond? Located at the corner of Main St S and Mill St is the spring fed water trough.   Kids used to lay down in the trough to get soaked by the cold spring water and then jump into the pond, making the […]
The Commercial Hotel The Commercial Hotel in Uxbridge: A Journey Through Time and Transformation     . Nestled in the heart of Uxbridge, Ontario, The Commercial Hotel stands as a symbol of resilience, history, and community transformation. With roots dating back to 1868, this iconic building has undergone dramatic changes over the decades—each chapter telling a unique story […]
Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op   Growing up in Uxbridge the CO-OP was a thriving business and a place for all the local famers to get their supplies. We were always told to stay away from it as kids but we were attracted to all the equipment, tractors and trucks in the parking lot. The parking lot […]
Road To Avonlea Set Road To Avonlea Set The set was constructed just south of Uxbridge. Road to Avonlea is a Canadian television series first broadcast in Canada between January 7, 1990, and March 31, 1996.   Who remembers driving by with the hopes of catching a glimpse of filming or seeing one of the stars?
Uxbridge’s Fire Siren Uxbridge’s Fire Siren Who remembers Uxbridge’s Fire Siren? When there was a need to call the firefighters to the fire hall for an emergency the siren was activated and the entire town knew there was trouble somewhere. As kids, when we heard the siren go off we would stop whatever we were doing and pedal […]
Uxbridge Spring Water Days Uxbridge Spring Water Days Who remember Uxbridge Spring Water Days. As a kid I remember this fun yearly event. There was a parade, soap box derby, bed races and so much more.
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