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Thornhill is a suburban district in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada. The western portion of Thornhill is within the City of Vaughan and its eastern portion is within the City of Markham, with Yonge Street forming the boundary between Vaughan and Markham.
- Benjamin Thorne’s Mills
- Growth and Development
- Mill Decline
- Steam Power
- Railways and Automobiles
The years following the War of 1812 saw another wave of immigration take place. The end of the Napoleonic Wars meant significant social and economic change in Great Britain. This resulted in upper-class families and servicemen leaving Great Britain to start a new life in North America. The arrival of Benjamin Thorne in 1820 was particularly importa...
Between 1830 and 1848, Thornhill experienced constant growth. The business district developed on Yonge Street in the area between Centre Street and John Street. Stagecoaches (covered wagons) travelled between Holland Landing and York as Yonge Street’s road conditions improved and many churches, which stand to this day, were built. Agricultural farm...
As the need for mills declined, farmers and millers suffered. Thorne was left with no market and went bankrupt. In 1848, he committed suicide after selling his assets and paying off his creditors. This was the first of a long series of events that eroded the economic base of the village: 1. a decline in milling continued in the latter part of the 1...
By the mid-19th century, steam had replaced waterpower as the main source of energy. Transportation was particularly affected as the railroad was being expanded. Communities wanted the tracks to run through their villages to take advantage of the benefits the trains would bring. Thornhill, however, was bypassed, losing potential growth as a result....
In 1896, a new mode of transportation, the Metropolitan Radial Railway (bus-like cabins on rails) reached Thornhill, and brought commuters to and from Toronto. Before this railway, the only public transit to the city was a three-hour ride by stagecoach. The electric street railway was a significant improvement in both speed and convenience. For the...
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History of Thornhill. Overview: The origins of the Village of Thornhill date back to 1792 when Governor Simcoe explored the area for a suitable road and town site north of York (Toronto). By 1794, a trickle of permanent settlers arrived at the site of Thornhill and began to claim their Crown Grants of 200 acres stretching a quarter of a mile ...
By then it was the largest milling centre north of York (Toronto). The central core of the original village is a fine example of heritage preservation. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the past when Ontario (then Upper Canada) was young. Take a walk through the streets of historic Thornhill. Map Version.
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Jul 4, 2024 · Things to Do in Thornhill, Canada: See Tripadvisor's 7,189 traveller reviews and photos of Thornhill tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Thornhill. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
