History of Weston

Articles

The following articles were written by Cherri Hurst of the Weston Historical Society and reprinted by courtesy of the Guardian newspaper:

• Cruickshank Park
• Fictional Letter From Thomas L. Moffat to his sister, Marion
• History of the Weston Library
• Three Miles Long and SixtySix Feet Wide – A Brief History of Weston, Ontario
• Lost in Weston – A History of Weston Street Names
• Researching a House

Historical Associations

Weston Heritage Conservation District

Weston Collegiate Alumni Foundation

Historical Plaques

Weston’s rich history is illuminated by historical plaques scattered through the neighbourhood.

• The Founding of Weston (Little Avenue Park)
• The Tyrell House (King and Rosemount)
• Wallace C. Swanek (Swanek Park)
• War Memorial (Little Avenue Park)
• Weston Lions’ Plaque (Weston Lions Park)
• Weston Public Library Archway
• Weston Public Library (King and Weston)

The Weston Historical Society educates and promotes, “a respect for our roots, community, and heritage structures.”

J. E. Jones’ site on York Fire Fighters History features articles, images and movies.