Draft:Scarborough Historical Society


 * Sources such as Toronto.com bylined article are substantial coverage in reliable independent sources. I am gobsmacked that this highly notable historical society and its historic building are being excluded from Wikipedia. What the Nuttiness is going on here? This needa to be moved to mainspace ASAP. Let's get it together people. FloridaArmy (talk) 10:55, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Scarborough Archives and Historical Research Center, William J. Morrish, W. J. Morrish, and Scarborough Archives should link here

The Scarborough Historical Society (SHS) is a historical society that operates in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. A charitable non-profit organization, it was established in 1956. SHS works to help preserve the history of Scarborough and its archives. They also conduct monthly public programs that aim to pass on knowledge of the district’s history.

The Scarborough Historical Society's conservation and preservation efforts have allowed them to create an archival record that preserves many historical items. The SHS preserves city and local newspapers, maps, films, books, educational records , cemetery records, heritage photographs, World War II artifacts and other items. Apart from the collection of historical and cultural documents, the SHS aims to encourage new generations to expand their education of local history.

History of the Archives Building
The SHS operates at the Scarborough Archives and Historical Research Center. The center used to be the residence and general store of William J. Morrish, who lived in the building with his wife Amelia and their eight children. Morrish was a well-established merchant in Scarborough and moved into the general store in 1891. They lived in and conducted their business at the location until it closed in 1967.

In the 20 years that followed, the store was leased by Old China Patterns and Godiva Antiques. Upon the death of W.J. Morrish’s last child, the property was bought by developers who planned to demolish the site to build modern houses. This news did not resonate with the neighbourhood, as the public began to worry about the fate of the historic site.

The Scarborough Historical Society led the fight against demolition and ultimately saved the building. In 2000, restoration began as the property was expropriated by the city. Thereafter, it became the home of what is now the Scarborough Archives.

Photos of the Morrish family still hang on the walls of the archive.