Historic Plaques and Storyboards
In 2022 we began to research and erect a series of plaques and storyboards to commemorate historic events in Wellesley Township.
Huber Cider Mill Explosion Storyboard, May 25, 2024
Thomas Huber's cider mill exploded on September 14, 1908, a few days before it was supposed to open. He and his business partner William Attig were killed instantly. We unveiled our storyboard on May 25 and were thrilled to have neighbours, history buffs and a descendant of Thomas Huber in attendance. Many thanks to Leonard Horst of Linwood who provided research for the storyboard and snacks on the day of the unveiling.
The plaque is located at the corner of Schummer Line and Lichty Road. Click here to read more about the explosion.
Thomas Huber's cider mill exploded on September 14, 1908, a few days before it was supposed to open. He and his business partner William Attig were killed instantly. We unveiled our storyboard on May 25 and were thrilled to have neighbours, history buffs and a descendant of Thomas Huber in attendance. Many thanks to Leonard Horst of Linwood who provided research for the storyboard and snacks on the day of the unveiling.
The plaque is located at the corner of Schummer Line and Lichty Road. Click here to read more about the explosion.
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Emancipation Day Picnic Plaque - August 26, 2023
This plaque commemorates the Emancipation Day picnic held on Temperance Island in Hawkesville on August 1, 1863. About 80 attendees listened to speeches by Mayor Joe Nowak, MP Tim Louis, Peter van der Maas, and several direct descendants of Queen's Bush Settlement pioneer families.
An account of the 1863 event was published in the "Berlin Telegraph" which has since been digitized by Canadiana online. The article titled "Grand Teetotal at Hawkesville" can be found, here, and starts in the fifth column.
This plaque commemorates the Emancipation Day picnic held on Temperance Island in Hawkesville on August 1, 1863. About 80 attendees listened to speeches by Mayor Joe Nowak, MP Tim Louis, Peter van der Maas, and several direct descendants of Queen's Bush Settlement pioneer families.
An account of the 1863 event was published in the "Berlin Telegraph" which has since been digitized by Canadiana online. The article titled "Grand Teetotal at Hawkesville" can be found, here, and starts in the fifth column.
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Dewar Bridge Plaque - May 9, 2023
The Dewar Bridge was one of the earliest rigid frame bridges in the township. It was more ornate than others with the names of those involved in the design and construction engraved on the top of its railings. In 2022 it was rebuilt for safety purposes. The bridge is located just north of Kingwood on Chalmers-Forrest Road.
The Dewar Bridge was one of the earliest rigid frame bridges in the township. It was more ornate than others with the names of those involved in the design and construction engraved on the top of its railings. In 2022 it was rebuilt for safety purposes. The bridge is located just north of Kingwood on Chalmers-Forrest Road.
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Heidelberg Meadows Storyboard - September 17, 2022
This storyboard honours the Hahn family, early pioneers in Heidelberg. Five generations of the Hahn family farmed the area which became the Heidelberg Meadows subdivision in 1976. Four new streets were named after their descendants - James, Wayne, John and Arthur. The storyboard is located at the corner of Lobsinger Line and Arthur Road.
This storyboard honours the Hahn family, early pioneers in Heidelberg. Five generations of the Hahn family farmed the area which became the Heidelberg Meadows subdivision in 1976. Four new streets were named after their descendants - James, Wayne, John and Arthur. The storyboard is located at the corner of Lobsinger Line and Arthur Road.
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