The Baxter is a community run charitable organization embracing the arts. Found in Bloomfield, Ontario, our home is the lovingly re-purposed Baxter Canning Factory cafeteria.
John & Don Baxter
1911
John & Don Baxter
1911
J.D. Baxter was born March 16th, 1911 to J. Edwin Baxter & Gertrude L. Burr in Bloomfield.
Don & Helen
1937
Don & Helen
1937
Don married Helen Gertrude Denike in 1937. They lived in Bloomfield for the rest of their lives.
Don Baxter
1934
Don Baxter
1934
Don Baxter was the BCC's Plant Manager in 1934, eventually serving as President and GM.
The Baxter Canning Co. Ltd.
1934
The Baxter Canning Co. Ltd.
1934
In 1934 the name changed from Baxter-Purtelle Canners to The Baxter Canning Co.
Home of the Silver Ribbon Brand
1964
Home of the Silver Ribbon Brand
1964
A fully modern plant reopened on the same site after a disastrous fire in 1964.
Hardee Farms Int. Ltd.
1975
Hardee Farms Int. Ltd.
1975
In 1975 Hardee Farms purchased controlling interest in 1986.
Baxter Canning Co. Gathering in Cafeteria Building
1955
Baxter Canning Co. Gathering in Cafeteria Building
1955
The Cafeteria provided economical meals for Baxter workers, serving lunch, and dinner.
Green Valley & Silver Ribbon
1882-1996
Green Valley & Silver Ribbon
1882-1996
The County's canning industry ran from 1882-1996, it was known as the Garden County of Canada.
Lunch Time at The Baxter
1974
Lunch Time at The Baxter
1974
In the 1970s the building was used as a Baxter Canning Co. warehouse & sales outlet.
Silver Ribbon & Green Valley
Silver Ribbon & Green Valley
These brands became well known across Ontario & Quebec. Morden's transport trailers shipped the goods.
Edith, Burton & J. Edwin Baxter
c. 1903
Edith, Burton & J. Edwin Baxter
c. 1903
As a young man, Edwin taught school in PEC before taking up farming in Bloomfield c. 1903.
Sylvia, Don & J. Edwin Baxter
Sylvia, Don & J. Edwin Baxter
Edwin's obituary described him as a canning industry pioneer.
