Did you know… the 1930s were an exciting decade in Collinsville. The town was growing quickly to accommodate the families arriving. A few interesting facts:
In 1930 the Commonwealth Bank opened and Collinsville and Scottville received reticulated water. In 1934 the hospital became a nurse training school, while in 1936 the Catholic School, St John Boscos opened. Impressive growth for the era of the Great Depression. Sadly this era also saw the burning of the Scottville Hotel (pictured) in 1932 on 5th Avenue.
There are some great recollections about this era in the Interactive Timeline
I worked at the Collinsville branch of the Commonwealth Bank in 1969.
Does the branch still exist?
I am soon to visit the town for the first time since 1969.
Alan Parry