Tottenham was incorporated in 1884, however records indicate that there were settlements there in the early 1800's. The name Tottenham, could have come from two different places. The first is believed to have come from the Tottens, a pioneer family. The other is from a man named Halladay who was the first postmaster and named the village after Tottenham Court Road in England around 1850.
In 1877 a railroad company called Hamilton and North-Western built a railway through Tottenham which increased the population to 700 where it stayed for several years. By 1884, there were quite a few industries such as a foundry, and the Coleman Fare-Box Company which supplied fare-boxes to street railways in all parts of the world.
In 1895 a disastrous fire destroyed a large portion of Tottenham's business section with over 90 buildings falling victim to the flames, however, in a very short time this section was rebuilt. The first bank was owned by a man named Mr. Drew. Banking was tried on various occasions but they found it did not pay and were forced to close; one of these being a branch of the Bank of Hamilton.
Tottenham is located about 2 1/2 miles north of Highway 9 on Tottenham Rd, about halfway between Highway 27 and Highway 50. Here is a Google Map of Totttenham and area.
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BTBIA (Beeton Tottenham Business Improvement Association) is holding their 2nd annual EGGcelent Adventures Saturday April 23rd, 2011 between 10 am and 2 pm. Participating Beeton merchants will have a picture of an Easter Bunny inside their establishments. Children write down the bunny's number, fill in the entry form and return it to BTBIA Office (Old Tottenham Library). Participating children will receive a free pair of Bunny ears and win a small prize when they submit their entry form. All entries will be eligible for the grand prize to be drawn in Beeton and Tottenham at 2 pm.
Want to soak up some Tottenham ambiance? Visit the Car, Truck and Tractor Show at the Tottenham Conservation Area Sunday July 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
