by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
A few weeks ago we talked about the doctors of Westport, and how they were responsible for bringing new lives into our town and keeping residents healthy through the village’s epidemics and everyday illnesses. But we haven’t yet talked about the two main nurses at our...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Work began on The Convent School way back in 1885, and the building was completed in 1886. For one hundred and thirty years the Sisters and teachers at St. Ed’s have shared their knowledge through Catholic education with the youth of our village. The corner stone from...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Staying on the topic of doctors, this week we’re going to take a brief look at some of the early ones in the village. Doctors Berry and Singleton were the main doctors that worked at Mount-View Hospital, which still stands (as a private residence) at the edge of The...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Last week we talked a bit about the history of the Community Field on Concession Street. In the early days, performances would be held there and large platforms would be brought out for stages and dancing. Although no photos seem to exist of these platforms, at least...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Were you among the spectators at Lockwood Field last night to watch the performance of Taming of the Shrew? Lockwood Field, once known as the Community Field, or simply The Field, has a long history of bringing the village together. Picnics, school sports days, live...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
This is our third week of looking at things we just don’t see in Westport anymore. Over the years, traditions change and other things just lose their appeal. Things such as: Empire Day Celebrations – Empire Day was observed annually on the school day preceding the May...
