Metal detecting the hillary house in aurora, built 1862
Had the pleasure to be invited to metal detect the 1886 built hillary house.
Brief history-
Hillary House, the Koffler Museum of Medicine, is a house built in the Gothic Revival style, now in use as a museum. Built in 1862, Hillary House in Aurora, Ontario,[1] is recognized by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada. The building contains a collection of medical instruments, books, papers, household furnishings, and equipment dating from the early nineteenth to the late twentieth century. It has been owned by the Aurora Historical Society since 1981 and is open to the public as Hillary House, the Koffler Museum of Medicine.
History
Four doctors have lived in Hillary House with their families. They worked from home; operating their medical practice out of the dispensary and consulting room located in the front of the house. The doctors also spent a significant amount of time travelling to the homes of their patients via horse and buggy, serving Aurora and the surrounding area. Each doctor became an important part of the fabric of the community, and the Hillary family descendants would live in the home for over 100 years.
1862 – 69: Hillary House is built for Dr. Water Bayne Geikie, b. 1830 in Scotland, d. 1917. Lived in the house with his wife Miriam Woodhouse (m.1854), and his 4 children.
1869 – 76: Dr. Frederick William Strange, Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel to the Royal Regiment of Canadian Infantry (b. 1844 in England, d. 1897). Lived in the house with his wife, Esther Rose, and daughter who died at age 3.
1876 – 1894: Robert William Hillary (b. 1832 in Ireland, d. 1894). Lived in the house with his wife Annie Fry (d. 1904) and their 7 children.
1894: Robert Michael Hillary acquired property from the mortgage holders. Married Edith Mussen 1895 and lived in house with their 9 children.[3]
Nora Hillary, daughter of Robert Michael, would live in the home until 1993.
Architecture
In the 18th century, a growing spirit of Romanticism and interest in the Medieval past led to a revival of Gothic styles in Britain. The style made its way to Canada in the early 19th century. As the style became accepted and popular, architects became more willing to experiment and modify its conventions.[4] Gothic Revival spread throughout the country, appearing on buildings of all types, from civic buildings to churches to rural homes such as Hillary House and ultimately becoming part of Canadian Nationalism. Hillary House, completed in 1862, has many elements of the Gothic Revival style which was widely used in Canada at the time. These elements include a highly vertical emphasis on the structure; ornate decorations on the gables and bargeboards; the incorporation of classic Gothic trefoil forms; and lancet windows and door frames. These features are found on the exterior of the home and throughout the interior; appearing on staircases, wainscoting and more. The building’s architecture was the cause for its designation as a National Historic Site in 1971.
Discovering the Past: Heritage Stories at Hillary House: The Barn
Aurora Historical Society summer student Erika talks about the barn on the grounds of Hillary House National Historic Site. One of the stops on the Landscape Tours happening this July, the barn was likely built in 1862 at the same time as the house. Erika describes why it was so important to the Hillary family.
Gabriela Dabrowski ('15 Pan Am Games medalist) at Aurora Hillary House
The Ontario Tennis Association visited the the historic Hillary House in Aurora, Ontario. The Aurora Historical Society celebrated over 100 years of tennis with special Pan Am medal winners Gabriela Dabrowski and Bob Bedard.
Exhibit Prep 2
Aurora Historical Society Curator/Manager Catherine Richards discusses preparations for an upcoming exhibit at Hillary House National Historic Site (Aurora, ON). Created for Heritage Week, at the time of the video Catherine could not announce the partner who will be collaborating with AHS on the exhibit. Now we can happily say that Southlake Regional Health Centre ( will be assisting with the creation of an exhibit focused on medicine and health opening on May 18, 2013. Watch as Catherine takes us behind the scenes and talks about what she has done to prepare for the exhibit so far.
Lincoln Exhibit Aurora Historical Society
Exhibit Prep 1
Assistant Curator Nicola Jago discusses her preparations for an exhibit focused on culinary history and food preparation. This exhibit will launch on May 18, 2013, at Hillary House National Historic Site (Aurora, Ontario)
Aurora Cultural Centre
The Aurora Cultural Centre is a great asset for the town and the downtown -- and it's the envy of Ontario.
Member's Statement on Doors Open Aurora and Richmond Hill 2019
Both communities in my riding of Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill know the importance of opening their doors and welcoming people throughout York Region, Ontario and Canada to the cultural, religious, historic and athletic excellence our community has to offer.
Last weekend organizations across Richmond Hill participated in Doors Open Ontario 2019 – Lake St. George Field Centre, Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovation, the Richmond Hill Artifact Collections Centre, Thomas Boynton House, Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club, Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame, Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Mill Pond Gallery, David Dunlap Observatory, Emmanuel Anglican Church, Burr House and Guild Hall. Special thanks to the Richmond Hill Hindu Temple and St. Mary & St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church who also participated, and to their dedicated volunteers for the fabulous personalized tour they gave me.
And mark your calendar for August 17 for Doors Open Aurora to visit the Aurora Farmer’s Market, the Aurora Public Library, Church Street School, Hillary House & Koffler Museum of Medicine, Hillary House Barn, Merlin’s Hollow, Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, Theatre Aurora, and Victoria Hall!
Many thanks to all who participate in Doors Open in Aurora and Richmond Hill - for sharing who you are and what you do so we can celebrate the vibrancy of our communities and all that makes us who we are as Canadians!
150th Anniversary of the Town of Aurora
February 21, 2013 Statement in the Ontario legislature on the 150th Anniversary of the Town of Aurora by Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket Aurora
SCORE! Art Show held at the Aurora Ontario Cultural Centre in Oct 2011
This video describes an art show called SCORE! that was held at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, Aurora ON from October 12-29, 2011. The show featured approximately 225 pieces of original sports art that celebrate the history of sports - especially NHL, NFL and MLB uniforms. These 225 pieces of art are part of what is perhaps the world's largest collection of sports art - the Heritage Sports Art Collection of almost 2000 pieces of art. All of the uniform art is available for sale at HeritageSportsArt.com. If you have any questions, please contact me - Scott Sillcox - at 416-315-4736 or email ssillcox@rogers.com .
Many thanks for watching!
Photograph by Ed Sheeran - Performed by Kate - Aurora Unplugged - Aurora Cultural Centre
Photograph by Ed Sheeran - Performed by Kate @ Aurora Cultural Centre
Dontating a metal detecting find to the Historical society.
Today I thought I would donate one of my finds I got earlier this year, The saddle badge I found in september. I truly believe giving something back is an awesome thing to do. finding treasure is awesome, donating it to the historical society is priceless!
Internet Voting for Municipal Elections 2017 Council Discussion 1, Town of Aurora
Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting, Municipal Internet Voting Discussions on the first report to Town Council. Aurora, Ontario.
Living in Aurora BLOG (community FOCUS)
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Hilary Angidlik Interview
Full length interviews from documentary Alluriarniq-Stepping Forward: Youth Perspectives on High School Education in Nunavut with Hilary Angidlik from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
Funded by Fiona Walton's ArcticNet research project, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and the Transformation of High School Education in Nunavut
© University of Prince Edward Island, Faculty of Education, 2012
Barack Obama re elected 2012 speech 4 more years
Barack Obama re-elected 2012 speech 4 more years
Police: Son kept mom's body in motel for weeks after killing her
Police say Charles Cole strangled his 76-year-old mother, then kept her body with him in their motel room for seven weeks before he dumped her remains.
Savage Nation - Jeff Kuhner - Obama the Great Unifier? - 6/20/11
Jeff Kuhner fills in for Micheal Savage June 20, 2011.
Obama the Great Unifier?.... Obama has managed to unite the most unlikely of groups..... 'constitutional conservatives' 'anit-war liberals' 'black nationalists' come together to fight for a common cause....... the opposition of obamas illegal, unconstitutional military effort in Libya.
also, U.S. negotiating with terrorists
BENGHAZI: 2012 Sep 14 Transfer Of Remains Ceremony
President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton attend the Transfer of Remains Ceremony of the 4 Americans killed in the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.
Official White House Public Media
September 14, 2012 2:15 PM EST
Aurora United Church Carols by Candlelight
Aurora United Church Carols by Candlelight Dec. 13, 2015.