Marsh Historical Collection

Marsh Historical Collection A community archive focused on the history of Amherstburg and surrounding regions. All are welcome!

Coffee & Culture returns next weekend on June 7th. Every Sunday at 3pm at the Clock Tower, a conversation will be led by...
05/31/2026

Coffee & Culture returns next weekend on June 7th. Every Sunday at 3pm at the Clock Tower, a conversation will be led by one of our local heritage organizations. Bring your coffee (or beverage of choice) and join in! Each week, participants will have a chance to win a free drink from a local café. Stay tuned for weekly topic announcements!

Thank you to everyone who helped with this week's Mystery Monday! Here is a photo showing the location of the building i...
05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped with this week's Mystery Monday! Here is a photo showing the location of the building in question at the foot of Park Street, visible behind the McQueen Marine office. Photo is dated 1964.

We're at the Active & Aging Expo at the Libro Centre until 1pm today! Visit www.amherstburg.ca/salc for more information...
05/29/2026

We're at the Active & Aging Expo at the Libro Centre until 1pm today! Visit www.amherstburg.ca/salc for more information.

This Week in Amherstburg News (1932) - Simrall Plant Swings Into ProductionSimrall Refining Corporation’s plant in Ander...
05/27/2026

This Week in Amherstburg News (1932) - Simrall Plant Swings Into Production

Simrall Refining Corporation’s plant in Anderdon officially began operations. Located along the riverfront, the facility processed crude oil transported by rail into gasoline, kerosene, and fuel oil. Less than a year later, the corporation went bankrupt, and the plant was advertised for sale. More on this industry will be published in our June newsletter: https://www.marshcollection.org/newsletter/

It's Mystery Monday! Do you recognize this building? Photograph taken in the 1970s.
05/26/2026

It's Mystery Monday! Do you recognize this building? Photograph taken in the 1970s.

Pick up your copy at the Marsh Historical Collection office, open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. This publication i...
05/23/2026

Pick up your copy at the Marsh Historical Collection office, open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. This publication is part colouring book, part history book, with 104 pages of illustrations. $25 tax included.

Aerial views of Amherstburg taken by photographer Burt Johnson. Top left: South end of Bo-Lo Island. Top right: East sid...
05/22/2026

Aerial views of Amherstburg taken by photographer Burt Johnson. Top left: South end of Bo-Lo Island. Top right: East side of Bob-Lo Island near the ferry dock. Bottom left: Dalhousie Street South. Bottom right: North end of Laird Avenue. When do you think these photos were taken?

The Echo Champion Baseball Team of 1889. Front row (left to right): C. Laframboise and Gus Maloney. Middle row: Ernest B...
05/16/2026

The Echo Champion Baseball Team of 1889. Front row (left to right): C. Laframboise and Gus Maloney. Middle row: Ernest Brown, Leroy Wigle, Alex Ellis, Frank Salmoni. Back row: James Taylor, Vincent Bertrand, Thomas Salmoni. This group of players from Amherstburg was undefeated, facing teams from throughout the county, Detroit, and even Grosse Isle.

What a fantastic night featuring delicious food and a strong sense of community. Congratulations to The Missing O, winne...
05/14/2026

What a fantastic night featuring delicious food and a strong sense of community. Congratulations to The Missing O, winners of the 2026 Battle of the Hors D'Oeuvres!!

Each of the five participating restaurants went above and beyond to make this night a success, providing outstanding service and food. Thank you to the Artisan Grill for donating the grand prize of the evening.

A big thank you to our generous sponsors: Ayama Club, Caffeine & Co., Gibb Insurance Brokers, John D'Alimonte & Kim Wheeler, and Owl's Nest Emporium.

We appreciate everyone who attended the event. Thank you to the Amherstburg community for supporting the Marsh Historical Collection!

This Week in Amherstburg News (1954), Mayor Warren officially proclaimed May 27th as “Columbian Squire Day” in Amherstbu...
05/14/2026

This Week in Amherstburg News (1954), Mayor Warren officially proclaimed May 27th as “Columbian Squire Day” in Amherstburg. The initiative, supported by the Town Council, gave local youth a chance to step into leadership roles within the community.

Members of the Amherstburg Circle were set to take on honorary positions, including mayor, council members, fire chief, and chief of police, offering a hands-on opportunity to learn about local government.

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