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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Contains information on the land settlements of the Bradford area. Headings include:
Early Land Settlement
Forestry
Holland Landing
Soils & Surveying
West Gwillimbury Maps 1 of 2
West Gwillimbury Maps 2 of 2
*Landscape - Other
Contains various artifacts from the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's artifact collection.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Collection of items that can be found in the Local History and Archives rooms, either in physical or digital form. Collection includes documents, maps, photographs and items relating to the Bradford West Gwillimbury area's local history.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Log home built in 1837 is a home with a difference
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Peter and Anna Wenzel have a home with a difference. It's a log house dating back to 1837, and they believe it's the oldest in the area. Located on five acres of land east of Holland Landing, the house required a year's worth of work by the couple, helped by friends and relatives, to make it functional as a home. Linoleum had to be ripped off the hardwood floors, plumbing and a septic tank had to be installed, the exterior had to be re-caulked, the interior was rebuilt...and now, the Wensels have a cozy home that they won't part with. The log barn on the property has been converted to a workshop, and the Wenzels plan to build an addition to the house in future months."
George Jackson
Looking Back Over the Century - Holland Landing
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of Holland Landing is the topic.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Vital Statistics
September 13, 1987
Death
Melbourne, Carl -- (retired from York Regional Police) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, September 13, 1987. Carl Melbourne of Holland Landing and formerly of Sharon, Ontario in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Thompson, dear father of Bonnie (Mrs. Joe Haas) of Bradford, Carol (Mrs. Greg Parker) of Georgetown and Debbie (Mrs. Chris Bergin) of Bond Head. Dear son of William and Gertie Melbourne. Dear brother of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Ontario, Joan(Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of Sepulveda, California and the late Ross Melbourne and his wife Hilda. Dear grandfather of Jessica Parker, Allison, David and Anne Bergin. The funeral service was held at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the CAT Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women, including veterans related articles, artifacts, and photographs
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Digitized versions of old audio tapes, which include various interviews conducted with residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury. They are comprised of various interesting stories on everyday life in Bradford and surrounding areas over the past century.
Accompanying these recordings are written transcripts outlining each conversation in detail. Due to the age of the tapes, the sound quality of some may be a bit poor. These transcripts are provided to facilitate listening and complement the audio recording. All of these transcripts have been compiled into a book, which we have catalogued for anyone interested in reading them in a collected format.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
People of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to the family histories and articles/photographs of the people of Bradford and West Gwillimbury.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library