Gillies Hill Gallery - Historical
John Gillies, who served as reeve of Elderslie Township, went on to become a Member of Parliament for North Bruce.Source: The History of the County of Bruce and of the Minor Municipalities Therein
John Gillies in later years©Copyright / Reproduced courtesy of Rare Books and Special Collections Division,McGill University
The Honourable Duncan Marshall, a former teacher, publisher, farmer and career politician, who left his mark on Gillies Hill.Source: The History of Elderslie Township
Duncan Marshall's birthplace, built around 1870.Source: The History of Elderslie Township
An undated view looking north towards the church, prior to 1959. From left to right: township shed, town hall, Gillies Hill church, barn and a house, sometimes called "The King Edward House" and the school. Source: A Pictorial History of Bruce County Prior to 1918, Photo: Dorothy Friar
Another early view, looking east along Concession 6. The church and schoolhouse are pictured on the left. To the right is the town hall and drive shed. Source: A Pictorial History of Bruce County Prior to 1918, Photo: Dorothy Friar
The Elderslie Council Chamber in the town hall, ca. 1910. S.M. and S.K. Ewart from Carnegie are pictured on the right.Source: The History of Elderslie Township
The Presbyterian church in more prosperous days, 1908 - 1936. Source: The History of Elderslie Township
A school photo from 1896 showing the original board and batten siding. The school was resurfaced in white brick in 1910. Source: A Pictorial History of Bruce County Prior to 1918, Photo: B. Ruthven
An early view of the school. Source: The History of Elderslie Township
Planting trees in the schoolyard, ca. 1948.Source: The History of Elderslie Township
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Created: Decmber 3, 1998
Last Revision: October 2, 2010
Last Revision: October 2, 2010