Friday, April 17, 2026

documenting Aurora

Pet Cemetery, Access Denied

It isn't going to happen after seeing this sign. The Kennel Inn is now closed, and there is absolutely no trespassing. I thought that...

Petch Log House, It Was A Lifetime Opportunity

The Petch log house has undergone a significant transformation. On August 4th, 2011, the house was dismantled in the late afternoon, and all logs...

Aurora High School Teachers Photo Journey, Knowles & Humphrys

A while ago (June 2011), I published a post titled "Aurora, A History In Pictures Collectible Book Arrived With A Surprise, An Old Photo"...

Petch House, That Is Strange? Alive Again

Three months had passed since April 21, 2011 – my first visit inside the Petch house. The destiny of the 160-year-old log house was...

Who Was Mrs. Capstick, Pet Cemetery, Part V

I know that I have not written much about Victor Blochin since his wife Anne Elizabeth Blochin, maiden name Wilson, was always on the...

People Behind The Pet Cemetery, Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Blochin, Part IV

Some sources are telling me that there is a possibility that the overgrown pet cemetery was owned by Kennel Inn in Aurora, and now...

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If There Is a Place for Contemplation, This Is It – The Aurora Community Arboretum

I’ve got so much to tell you, and I think I know the perfect place to begin: here. Recently,...

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

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Inventions From Aurora, Plow Attachment By J.A. Petch

Motivated by the recent historic advertisement for Aurora's J....

Lester B. Pearson – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

Lester B. Pearson was a student at the Historic...