Blyth Repository of History

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Blyth Repository of History The Blyth Repository of History was initiated in 1994 by Brock & Janis Vodden. We have many GB of information on three computers.

The collection includes information on over 1,200 surnames, as well as family trees, along with info about business, schools, churches and service organizations. The Repository includes hundreds of binders filled with articles, noted, facts about Blyth area people,families, buildings, events, churches, businesses,schools, news clippings, thousands of obituaries and much more. Many pictures of people, buildings, events, streetscapes from various eras, family portraits. The collection includes thousands of reference cards which refer to various resources and link particular resources to others. We get many requests from both local and distant persons seeking information about Blyth and area ancestors and answers to other historical questions. Most of the time we are able to comply with more information than was requested.

The Order of the Eastern Star is open to members in good standing of the Freemasons and their female relatives. The ord...
09/23/2026

The Order of the Eastern Star is open to members in good standing of the Freemasons and their female relatives. The order is not a religion though you must profess a belief in a Supreme Being. The order focuses on character-building, fellowship, charitable works, scholarships and disaster relief.
Blyth's chapter was formed in 1953, in 1977 it had 35 members but by 2002 the chapter had folded.

A look back at one family who resided in "The Terrace" which is currently undergoing a facelift.Circa 1925 Agnes (Gosman...
09/16/2026

A look back at one family who resided in "The Terrace" which is currently undergoing a facelift.
Circa 1925 Agnes (Gosman)Davis, son Tommy her parents Katherine (Taylor) and Thomas Gosman.

The McKinnon family who were prominent merchants in Blyth. Check out our previous posts for some additional information ...
09/09/2026

The McKinnon family who were prominent merchants in Blyth. Check out our previous posts for some additional information on this family and their impact on our village.

Postmaster and merchant D. B McKinnon with son John. Lovely postcard of 3 Dinsley Street houses.
09/02/2026

Postmaster and merchant D. B McKinnon with son John.
Lovely postcard of 3 Dinsley Street houses.

An interior photo of the opening of McKinnon Millinery in 1895 in what is now Orr Insurance. Is anyone related to the p...
08/26/2026

An interior photo of the opening of McKinnon Millinery in 1895 in what is now Orr Insurance. Is anyone related to the patrons named? Look at the lovely hats on display for purchase!

Courtesy Huron Expositor September 12, 1879. Building now occupied by Orr Insurance.
08/19/2026

Courtesy Huron Expositor September 12, 1879. Building now occupied by Orr Insurance.

274 Dinsley Street built by D. B. McKinnon.
08/12/2026

274 Dinsley Street built by D. B. McKinnon.

Queen Street circa 1906-1908.
08/05/2026

Queen Street circa 1906-1908.

Obituary for Dr. W. J. Milne, who with his wife Helen McKinnon built 262 Dinsley Street.
07/29/2026

Obituary for Dr. W. J. Milne, who with his wife Helen McKinnon built 262 Dinsley Street.

AS 262 Dinsley's iconic house looks to begin its next chapter a look back.
07/22/2026

AS 262 Dinsley's iconic house looks to begin its next chapter a look back.

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405 Queen Street
Blyth, ON
N0M1H0

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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