The Kitchissippi Museum

Dave Allston's blog about west Ottawa's little-known history, with stories, photos and information covering the fascinating history of the historic Kitchissippi neighbourhoods.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

75 Years of CARE

Once again I'm straying outside Kitchissippi to write on a topic that's more related to the greater Ottawa history... But this a top...

Monday, February 10, 2020

Oliver & Sons Furniture: Early Hintonburg Industry

This month my article in the Kitchissippi Times focuses on a long-lost but important firm that set up shop in Hintonburg back in 1899 and we...

Sunday, January 26, 2020

The night when it was feared the Ku Klux Klan had arrived in Ottawa...in Hintonburg

Obviously not a topic I ever intended to, or wanted to write about. However, sometimes when researching another topic, I'll stumble acro...

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Tracking down Mickey Mouse's arrival in Ottawa

It may not surprise you to learn that I'm not so much a fan of modern-day cartoons. Or most of what is on TV really. I prefer the vintag...

Monday, November 4, 2019

The history of Lions Park / Elmgrove Arena / Ottawa Gymnastics Centre

In the new issue of the Kitchissippi Times, you can find my column 'Early Days' this month covering the history of the piece of prop...

Sunday, November 3, 2019

A lost piece of LeBreton Flats: Albert Street West, Nanny Goat Hill and more!

(Again stepping outside the borders of Kitchissippi to research and write about a location that I've always been curious about. Hope you...

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