Appendix A - the Gatineau Valley Historical Society

Appendix B
The 1875 issue of the Ottawa Directory includes Chelsea, some of its
inhabitants, and members of the West Hull Municipal Council, as follows:
Chelsea, P.Q.
A small village situated on the west side of the Gatineau river, in the
township of Hull, and county and district of Ottawa. That part of Chelsea
calied "Old Chelsea" is about a mile distant from the village proper, which is
situated about half a mile from "Gatineau Mills'" . The scenery in this
vicinity is very fine, and the lakes adjacent are becoming a favorite resort of
the citizens of Ottawa, a number of whom are now building summer
residences around the nearest lake -
in an admirable location; being
salubrious, contiguous to village, post office, telegraph, etc., and, at the same
time, as retired and secluded as can be desired. There are three churches ­
Roman Catholic, in Old Chelsea, and Presbyteria,n and Wesleyan Methodist,
in New Chelseai a fine Town Hall, and a very creditable model school house.
Distant from Ottawa, 8 miles. Daily stage from Ottawai fare, 50 cents.
Population 250.
Alphabetical Directory
Aitcheson William, foreman
Ardies Robert, shoemaker
Herbert Henry, shoemaker
Hudson John, farmer
'Not to be confused with Pointe Gatineau, on the east bank of the Gatineau
River
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