Nobleton's Blacksmith Shop

In the 1870's and until the 1960's, one of the most important businesses in Nobleton was the Blacksmith's shop. In the earlier days of the community, the blacksmith shop provided very
essential services for the town. First it met the principal need of the only transportation system available in those days, namely horse drawn vehicles. In that shop they manufactured and fitted shoes for the area horses. The business also manufactured most of the hardware required by the residents, including hand made
nails, door hinges, iron fittings for horse carts and wagons, and other items for farm and home.

It was located on what is now the east side of Highway # 27 at a "T" intersection with westbound Bolton Road. In the late 1960's this part of Nobleton was completely rebuilt. The blacksmith shop was removed and King Road was redirected to enter directly into Bolton Road from the east. The name "Bolton Road" was dropped
and the whole thoroughfare became King Road. This meant King Road now extended west from Yonge Street, not just to Bolton, but in fact, through what is now Peel Region to Terra Cotta.

The shop of the local blacksmith was not demolished. Instead it was re-located to Black Creek Pioneer Village. The "Now" photo (right) shows that building at its new location. If you have a old picture that would make a good "Then" photo, please contact us by e-mail - webmaster@noblehouseproductions.net

"Now" image: Jeff Laidlaw
"Then" image: King Twp. Archives
Text: Lionel Salisbury