The American Art Clay Co. in Palmerston

The American Art Clay Co. in Palmerston

Crayons were manufactured in Palmerston in the 1950s. From The Wellington Advertiser (February 22, 2002): The American Art Clay Co. had its origins in Indianapolis in 1919. The firm specialized in modeling and pottery clay, and later branched into the production of...
Palmerston Driving Park

Palmerston Driving Park

From the Listowel Banner July 4, 1879: From our Local Correspondent Tuesday the 1st day of July being the twelfth anniversary of the birthday of the Dominion was celebrated here by the opening of the Palmerston Driving Park. The park is situated to the east of the...
Palmerston Pork Packing Co.

Palmerston Pork Packing Co.

From a 1907 “Trade Edition” of the Palmerston Spectator: The largest manufacturing firm in town, giving employment to over 50 men, is the Pork Packing Factory. It is one of the largest packing houses in Canada and the people of Palmerston have every reason...
The Wooldridge Door and Sash Factory and Saw Mill

The Wooldridge Door and Sash Factory and Saw Mill

The Wooldridge Door and Sash Factory and Saw Mill was built in 1879, and destroyed by fire in 1905. From the Palmerston Spectator, 1907: Mr. Wooldridge learned the building trade in England. He settled in Palmerston over 30 years ago (1870’s) and since that time...
Norwell District Secondary School

Norwell District Secondary School

Norwell District Secondary School, formerly known as Palmerston High School and often simply called Norwell or NDSS, is a mid-sized composite high school located in Palmerston, Ontario. The school serves an area of approximately 500 km² including the communities of...