| | History | | | | | | The Old Tin Shed, residing in a century-old building nestled in the pines just six (6) km north of Bancroft, is the manifestation of a dream. After the purchase of an old and neglected building on ¼ acre of land in September 2002, the dream began to take shape. Three generations of women (Moryah, her mum Dagny, and her mum Janis) began the long journey of renovations…after, of course, begging and cajoling the men in their lives to do much of the work! | | | | | | | | | |  | | The building itself has an interesting history. Although Hastings County records show that the property was donated by Charles Authorson to the Orange Lodge and the structure was being erected in 1908, oral stories pre-date that by at least 7 years. | | | | | | | | | | For decades the tin building hosted dances, wedding receptions, Christmas concerts---any number of social events---and was occasionally used as a voting station. Many reports have been made of local people playing music (particularly violin and piano) on a stage in the building. There are still many senior residents of the area who could spin a yarn about events in and around this almost forgotten building. From receipts found inside the electrical panel, there is evidence of a car restoration business having been housed in the building sometime in the 1970s. Since that time, it had been used simply as storage for the previous owners (who just happen to be the now-famous musical Fitzgerald family). Visit their website at EverythingFITZ.ca. | |  | Charles Authorson |
| | | | | | | | | |  | | Hard work throughout the fall and winter enabled The Old Tin Shed to open its doors for business May 2, 2003. Curiosity had been piqued by this time as many were wondering just how The Old Tin Shed would unfold. Gardens around the building created an inviting atmosphere, and within the walls of The Old Tin Shed, customers were greeted with an eclectic mix of antiques and new discoveries in a welcoming and inspiring environment. | |
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