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After the Bubble Burst: A Brief Survey of Life in Palmerston During the Great Depression (1933-1939)

After the Bubble Burst: A Brief Survey of Life in Palmerston During the Great Depression (1933-1939)

by admin | Mar 14, 2017 | Historical Analysis

In the 1920s the Town of Palmerston was in its prime, the archetypal railroad town. At one point, forty trains per day passed by the station and the under the old iron bridge during their trans-Ontario journey towards Listowel and Harriston. At the time, it seemed as...
Democracy During War Time: Electing A Provincial Representative in 1943 Perth County

Democracy During War Time: Electing A Provincial Representative in 1943 Perth County

by admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Historical Analysis

The election of the Perth provincial representative received extensive coverage in the Palmerston Observer for the better part of two months in 1943, with articles spanning the dates of July 8 to September 2. Although it was impossible to know at the time, the Second...

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Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Hours

We are open beginning on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025!
Our hours are 9AM to 5PM, Wednesday to Sunday
We are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

Our last day of the season will be Saturday, August 3oth.

Contact Us

519-343-4014
museum@town.minto.on.ca

164 William St.
Palmerston, Ontario
N0G 2P0

Minto Farmers Market at the Museum!

Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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