Simcoe Street - Late 1890's

Simcoe Street - Late 1890's. . , Simcoe Street , Simcoe Street has a long rich history, much of it connected to the adjacent rail yards and station. The hotels and stables that were found along the street serviced travelers, most of whom arrived by train from Toronto. Some would go on to make connections at the nearby harbour to carry on their journey by steamship to the west. The revitalization of this neighbourhood began in 2010 with the restoration of the Tremont and the construction of the new library. While much has been lost over the years, the remaining heritage buildings here are protected as part of the Downtown Heritage Conservation District. , John Chamberlain (1849-1913) , Born in Birkenhead, England, John Chamberlain came to Collingwood in the 1870s where he became well-known for his masterful brick and stonework. He was involved in the construction of many of Collingwood's commercial and residential buildings, including the Tremont House (80 Simcoe St.), the Stephens House (167 Minnesota Street), and the Town Hall and Market Building (97 Hurontario Street). He also played a role in the beginning of Collingwood's shipbuilding industry, supervising the construction of the first dry dock for the Collingwood Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company. Chamberlain served as Collingwood's mayor from 1897 to 1900. , John McCormick , The Tremont House was built in 1889 by John McCormick as a 24 room hotel and is one of the last remaining 19th century hotel buildings in the Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District. , [illustration captions] , . Railway Station , Built in 1873; fire destroyed tower in 1932; rebuilt in 1998 as museum , . Terrace Building , Circa 1870 , . Tremont House , 24 room hotel built in 1889; restored in 2010 , . Water Tower , . Turnaround , . Freight Sheds , . 1st Town Hall , Grange Hall and High School; built in 1850s , . Brick Duplex , Built in 1860s , . McCormick House , . Livery and Boarding House , Built in late 1880s; later converted to apartments; lost to explosion in 1970s , . Palace Livery (Brewers’ Warehouse) , Built in 1889; later converted to apartments and a restaurant; demolished in 2005 for building of new library