Town Park: A Community Storybook A Community Storybook Aurora Museum & Archives
Planning for a three day reunion of current and former residents of Aurora began in Toronto in early 1914 with various committees established to oversee all of the details.
After a five year hiatus due to World War II, the Aurora Horse Show returned to Town Park on June 8, 1946.
As part of the huge VE Day celebration a massive bonfire was organized in Town Park. This image shows the pile of items before and after they were set […]
Jack Cox, Glen Dix, and Dudley Wilcox among others are pictured at the start of a footrace in the 1930s. Town Park played host to a number of […]
In the 1950s, Don Gilkes’ and his nine piece Orchestra were an incredibly popular band in Aurora and the surrounding area. They headlined numerous dances at Aurora’s Greystones […]
Earl McCready lived with his wife in Aurora during the 1940s and early 1950s. A legend in the wrestling world, Earl was the Canadian amateur heavyweight wrestling champion […]
Members of the organizing committee for the Old Boys & Girls Reunion pose in Town Park. The Reunion was held from July 1-3, 1914 and brought together current […]
The July 1, 1907 Dominion Day celebration included an afternoon lacrosse game between the All Saints of Toronto and the Aurora club. Members from both teams make an […]
This ribbon belonged to one of Mr. Laurier’s mounted escorts during his visit to the North York riding on September 5th, 1893. Mr. Laurier’s visit was reported as a huge Liberal […]
Tim Neale reflects on the time he entered his dog into the Mutt Show competition at the Aurora Horse Show. The Mutt Show was introduced into the annual Horse […]
