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The corner store -235 Josephine Street - was the location of W.J. Boyce's plumbing business from 1911 to 1923.In 1937 after a fire at the National Hotel, the Wingham Public Utilities Commission moved their Hydro Shop to this store in the Stone Block. They sold electrical appliances and light bulbs. They also did electrical contracting work.
The Hydro Shop stayed in this location until 2003. When it moved out, Heather's Fashion Boutique moved in. Prior to moving in, the building block's front was scrapped and repainted.
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Sometime before 1947, the front of the Stone Block was finished in white stucco.2004
235,237 & 239 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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The Stone Block continues to serve as one of Josephine Street's landmarks. It is a building hard to miss - even in a snow storm.17
The interior of the Rae and Thompson Hardware Store in the 1910s.1910
237 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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Wooden barrels of nails have been a comman sight at 237 Josephine Street since its beginning in the 1870s.The hardware stores were: J.W. Greer (1870s), J.A. Cline & Co. (1882-1907), Rae & Thompson (1907-1940s), Rae & Sons (1940-1953), Alexander's Hardware (1953-1978), and ProHardware (1978-1980s).
This photograph was taken of the interior of the Rae & Thompson Hardware store in the early 1900s.
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This location housed a hardware store from 1870 to 1980.2004
237 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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Since the 1980s, two banks have operated from this site. The first was Standard Trust and the other the Laurentian Bank. The Laurentian Bank moved its offices in 2003.In the fall of 2004, a new flower shop called Flowers On Main opened its doors in this location.
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View of Josephine Street showing the east side of the street after a new paving job in the 1980s.1980
Josephine Street - looking north
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The last store in the Stone block has housed a variety of businesses. In the late 1900's, Gordon's Drug Store was located at this site.In 1907, Knox's Jewelry moved to this location. They moved out in 1909. Shortly after the storefront was briefly the location of Murch's Barber Shop.
In 1910, The Wingham Times moved their office and printing press into this location. They were still here in 1914 when an addition was put on the rear of the building.
In 1930 Machan Hardware opened and remained in this location until 1975.
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This location has been a Triangle Discount since 1975.2004
239 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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In 1975, Nelson Frank moved the Triangle Discount into this storefront and here it has remained.This Triangle Discount was the third in a chain of at least 14 stores opened in small towns throughout midWestern Ontario.
This Triangle Discount was still going strong in 2004 offering its customers a variety of wares. Everything from chips and pop to books, medications and household products can be found here.
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The three storefronts of the Stone Block located on the east side of Josephine Street.2004
Josephine Street - looking north
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The next building block is the Gregory block, built by Thomas Gregory. The store next to 239 Josephine Street to the north was an add-on to his block.In 1903, Gregory bought the front lawn of the Willson house. He cleared the lot and even put a foundation in when he had an opportunity to sell the property to the Canadian Government for the construction of a new post office. He sold the property.
With an urge to build, he tore down the frame building to the south, between his block and the Stone block and added a third storefront.
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Postcards of Josephine Street.1907
243 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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