In this episode we introduce you to Mr. David Williams, a man whose resume both here in Collingwood, Ontario, and to parts beyond defies all belief! Recognized for his tireless work across so many fields, he would win many honours and awards. But a most fitting recognition would escape him as the museum that would proudly bear his name never came to be. And so it is that we honour the  memory of a pivotal figure who helped to create our museum by telling you about the history of a Collingwood Museum that might have been ... but never was.

After the story we remember David’s wife Ida, a similarly busy citizen worthy of remembrance in her own right. And finally, from a history of what might have been we give you a look into the future that will be as we invite you to join us for the opening of a new travelling exhibit to help us mark May's Museum Month. See our Facebook page for more information.

Episode Picture:

Artist’s Rendition of the Proposed David Williams Memorial Museum [X2013.11.1, The David Williams Memorial Museum, Collingwood, Ontario Pamphlet ]

Research:

Cowley, Christine E. “Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood”, 2008. Pg 314.

Prominent Citizens, Collingwood Public Library

https://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca/client/en_US/cwood/?rm=PROMINENT+CITI2%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7Ctrue#david

Mayor Directory, Collingwood Public Library

https://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca/client/en_US/cwood/?rm=1897+-+19292%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7Ctrue#1933

“The Museum Mystery”, The Collingwood Museum: On Track vol 4 issue 5, 2010. 5

X2013.11.1, The David Williams Memorial Museum, Collingwood, Ontario Pamphlet