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Street DirectoriesContext
Ontario street directories from the turn of the 20th century were invaluable resources for businesses, residents, and researchers. These directories, often published annually by companies like Might’s and Vernon’s, listed detailed information about cities and towns across Ontario.
What They Included:
Street-by-Street Listings – Showed who lived or worked at each address.
Alphabetical Name Listings – Included residents and businesses with their addresses and occupations.
Business Directories – Classified businesses by type, making it easy to find services.
Government & Institutional Listings – Included municipal offices, churches, schools, and public services.
Why They Matter Today:
These directories serve as a historical snapshot, helping genealogists, historians, and researchers track urban development, family history, and local economies. They provide insight into how communities evolved, showing changing street names, business trends, and population shifts.Collection
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