Gideon Silverthorn

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Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories

Etobicoke Historical Society

25 episodes

6 days ago

This podcast is a series of interviews of senior Etobicoke residents in the 1980’s. They are a valuable and unique view into the history of Etobicoke in the early part of the 20th century, as seen through the personal experiences of local residents. We will be presenting a different interview each month.

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Gideon Silverthorn

Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories

47 minutes 17 seconds

3 years ago

Gideon Silverthorn

Gordon Silverthorn grew up on a farm near the village of Summerville, across the road from the Eaton farm. He was a Councillor in Etobicoke Township in the 1920’s. He talks about what life was like during the depression for people working on work crews and collecting welfare. Although he wasn’t on the Council during the famous hostage taking, he recalls the events. He also describes in detail what the village of Summerville looked like.