Waterloo
Historical Society
Waterloo Historical Society
C/O Kitchener Public Library
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Publications
The society is proud to have
published two major award-winning books on local history.
Waterloo
Township through Two Centuries authored by Dr. Elizabeth Bloomfield of the University of Guelph won the
Fred Landon Award for Regional History in 1996. Waterloo Township through Two Centuries was revised and reprinted
in 2006 and is available again in quantity. Waterloo Township disappeared
during the formation of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in the early
1970s. It was the oldest of the five townships which made up Waterloo County.
This detailed history covers all aspects of settlement, development, social and
business life, education, etc. It contains numerous maps and charts and is
profusely illustrated by photographs. The book costs $55 (plus postage if
applicable). Use the e-mail link above to order or to obtain more information.
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Waterloo
County: An Illustrated History
was published in November 1997 and
written by Dr. Geoffrey Hayes of the University of Waterloo history department.
This book also won the Fred Landon Award for Regional History. The
County of Waterloo disappeared during the formation of regional government in
the early 1970s. Dr Hayes’ comprehensive book begins well before the
actual formation of the county in 1852. He covers in detail the earlier years
governance systems and shows how Berlin was able to become the county seat. The
next 120 years of county life end with the decision by the provincial
government to combine, amalgamate and alter the various administrative units
within the county. Waterloo County: An Illustrated History
costs $65 (plus postage if applicable). Use the e-mail link to obtain more information or to order the book.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2011.