Archives Acquires Dave Rock Collection

Former Elgin County Warden Dave Rock has donated to the Archives a large collection of documents, photographs and research files documenting the history of the St. Thomas Fire Department, 1877-ca. 2000. The collection also includes records documenting the history of ambulance services in the City of St. Thomas and Elgin County, ca. 1930-ca. 1970. The accompanying photograph from the Dave Rock Collection shows the St. Thomas Fire Department at the Southwick Street Fire Hall in St. Thomas, 1877.

Easter Holiday Closure Notice
Family Day Closure Notice
Graphic to indicate holiday closures at Elgin County Facilities. The Elgin County Administration Building, Provincial Offences Administration Building, and Elgin County Heritage Centre will be closed on Friday, December 23rd at noon. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.