Then and Now
The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library has provided us with some historical accounts of landmarks in Stirling-Rawdon, along with photos.
Credit goes to Theresa Brennan at The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library who sourced these images, wrote this historical account and allowed us to publish it here!
The Stirling Train Station
The Stirling Train Station
From 1879 to 1962, the Stirling Train Station was the hub of activity within the village. The first station burned to the ground in 1879 but the existing building was constructed that same year.
The existing building’s two-storey accommodation for the station master and his family is believed to be the only “Van Horne” style rural station in existence.
The rail line that ran through Stirling transitioned from the Grand Junction Railway to the Midland Railway and, finally, the Grand Trunk Railway.
The Stirling Rotary Club
The Stirling Rotary Club
The Stirling Train Station is an historic building which was renovated and restored by the Stirling Rotary Club. Upstairs is the historic station, providing a tourist information centre and an antiques and collectibles shop. Downstairs is the Rotary Hall.
It is located at 122 North Street.
45 East Front Street
This building housed the offices of Dr. Peter Briggs and Dr. Patrick Wai from 1978 to 1987
Pictured left to right: Frank Surridge and Lewis Zandbergen.
Stirling Fire Department
This building was originally part of the Stirling Fire Department. These pictures were from 1993.
Presently it is the home of the Stirling Area ChristianCommunity Care located at 90 Station Street.
Mill St. Stirling, Ontario
Town Hall and Opera/Concert Hall
This was the second town hall located at 52 Mill Street. Original stenciling still exists in parts of the building along with the fine brickwork. In the early years of the 20th Century, this building housed the council chambers and, in the basement, the jail with two cells. The one-storey building beside it no longer exists.
Thank you again to Theresa Brennan at The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library.
