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Hagey Mennonite Church in ruins after being destroyed by a fire on February 19, 1953. This was the second fire that took place at this church, the first one having been on January 15, 1950.

Hagey Mennonite Church in ruins after being destroyed by a fire on February 19, 1953. This was the second fire that took place at this church, the first one was on January 15, 1950.

Anniversary choir singing during the joint worship service at Preston Mennonite Church. Caption reads: "Celebration Choir."

Cornerstone for Preston Mennonite Church. Descendants of pioneer families in congregation. Taken October 12, 1953.

Plaque for the old elm tree at Settlers Fork Park on display at Preston Mennonite Church. Plaque reads: "In 1800, the first permanent settlers began to arrive in this general area. They were mostly Mennonite families from Pennsylvania who had travelled here by horse-drawn conestoga wagons. The confluence of the Grand and Speed Rivers indicated to these pioneers that they had arrived at their destination. Their family names were Bechtel, Betzner, Biehn, Bock, Kinzie, Reichert, Sherk and Wismer. Nathaniel Dodge, a fur trader and former squatter, also settled in the area at this time. The original settler on this site was Joseph Bechtel who arrived in 1802, and who was ordained a Mennonite minister in 1804." Includes three photos and one painting of the elm tree and a a note that reads: "Erected by the 200th Anniversary Committee of the Preston and Wanner Mennonite Churches 2000." Caption in album reads: "The Elm Tree Plaque. The Plaque and Settlers Fork Park Signs were removed to Preston Mennonite Church after ceremony."

Fairview Mennonite Old People's Home and Preston Mennonite Church in Preston, Ontario. Postcard. Hunsberger photo

Fairview Mennonite Home with neighbouring Preston Mennonite Church (left) in Preston, Ontario. Photo taken December 31, 1955. Hunsberger photo

Front view of Preston Mennonite Church in Cambridge, Ontario. 1966. Hunsberger photo 31-93

Hagey Mennonite Church in Preston, Ontario. Rededicated on July 2, 1950. Hunsberger photo 31-41

Hagey Mennonite Church in Preston, Ontario. Rededicated on July 2, 1950. Hunsberger photo 31-22

Built in 1842. (L.J. Burkholder collection).

Built in 1842. Remodelled in 1928. (L.J. Burkholder collection).

Hagey Mennonite Church on August 12, 1931. Located on Fountain Street North, this red brick building was constructed in 1842, remodeled in 1896, and gained a basement in 1928. It would eventually be damaged by fire in 1950, then again in 1953, at which time the current church building (now known as Preston Mennonite Church) was constructed on Concession Road.

Historic display consisting of books, photos, newspaper clippings, and quilts in the basement of Preston Mennonite Church. Caption in album reads: "Displays in Basement."

Historic display consisting of books, photos, and quilts in the basement of Preston Mennonite Church. Caption in album reads: "Historic Displays in Basement."