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People and Organizations

Hastings County Historical Society

  • Corporate body
  • 1957-

The Hastings County Historical Society was founded in 1957 with the mandate to promote, encourage and conduct research into the history of Hastings County, Ontario.

Loyalist College

  • Corporate body
  • 1968-

Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario was officially opened on 19th October 1968.

Springer Lock Manufacturing Company

  • Corporate body
  • 1910-1931

The factory was founded in Belleville, ontario by William Charles Springer in 1910. In 1931 he sold it to the American Hardware Company.

Springer, William Charles

  • Person
  • 1864-1956

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, William Springer spent his entire working life in the hardware business. In 1885, he helped found the Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Company. After a return to the United States, William returned to Canada, settling in Belleville Ontario in 1901. He leased the Chown Factory at 237 Pinnacle Street and co-established the Belleville Hardware Company. In 1910, he left the Belleville Hardware Co. and after receiving 250 shares worth $100 each from H.C. Hunt for the Brass and Steel Goods Ltd, he established the Springer Lock Manufacturing Company located at 180 Coleman Street. He was the Managing Director there until he sold the company to the American Hardware Company in 1931. In 1917 he took on the position of President after the death of the original President, Sir Mackenzie Bowell. He died in Belleville on 30th August 1956.

Dack, William (Bill)

  • Person
  • b. 1928

William Dack is a life-long resident of Belleville, Ontario.

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