When: July 21, 2021 @ 7pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: $10:50
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The community of Aurora has a long and storied history of railways dating back before Canada’s confederation, and it inarguably owes its existence today to the prosperity brought by railways all those years ago. This presentation will offer a comprehensive history of the railways of Aurora and its surroundings from 1853 to the present day, while also touching upon the historical context these railways existed in. It will primarily cover the important people and events involved in the construction of these railways, and what led to their eventual decline and rebirth, supported by captivating visuals including maps and photographs.
About Adam:
Adam is an amateur historian and volunteer webmaster for the Toronto Railway Historical Association, who operate the Toronto Railway Museum. He has authored historical content on the TRHA website and is part of the TRHA’s History Team, a group of local historians who specialize in Toronto’s railway history. Adam’s work involves interpreting and presenting local railway history in a way that can be enjoyed equally by other historians and the public at large in an online format.
About the Toronto Railway Museum:
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.
