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Kinghorn had a thriving industry in the form of a Tannery, on land bought by Elihu Pease for his son Edward in 1847. A branch of the Humber River provided power and a large stand of Hemlock trees ensured the success of the operation; the plant was later purchased by Andrew Davis in 1856 and operated under the name "Lowell Tannery".

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The second Kinghorn Tannery
1903
Kinghorn, Ontario

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In 1884 Andrew Davis retired and his son (E.J. Davis) took over operations, only to have tragedy strike when the tannery burnt to the ground in April 1884. Quickly re-building despite a decrease in the flow of water from the stream, the younger Davis realized the importance of this industry to the community.

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The yard at the Lowell Tannery, depicting the workers
1900
Kinghorn, Ontario

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Business increased and E.J.'s 5 sons worked at this successful family business until another fire struck, this time in 1903. The tannery burnt in an hour and as a result the family moved the business to Newmarket - thus ending industry in Kinghorn.

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This house in Kinghorn, near the school, still stands today
1905
Kinghorn, Ontario

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The Kinghorn Methodist Church
1928
Kinghorn, Ontario

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During its hey-day there was a tavern, church, veterinary office, blacksmith, hotel and various mills as well as the school located in Kinghorn.

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The British Hotel, later Hollingshead Mill
1912
Kinghorn, Ontario

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Model of Kinghorn School.
1950
King Township, Ontario

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The first school was built on the site in 1846. It was upgraded and the current building was built in 1861.

Over the years the school was improved with the addition of a vestibule and furnace. Finally, in 1958 and again in 1963 the school expanded to become a 3 room schoolhouse and was in use until the late 1970's when it was eventually closed.

After closure the building was leased by the local historical society (King Township Historical Society) and was operated as a museum by volunteers for 20 years until it became a Township facility.

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King City (Springhill)
1878
King Township, Ontario

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King Station
1915
King Township, Ontario

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Main Street
1909
King City, Ontario