Pulling logs on a stone boat on the 75 acres Phillip and Gladys Wright purchased from Nellie Carter in the Hollows-West Gwillimbury. This photo is looking to the north at the intersection of the 10th sideroad and 14th Concession from the hill behind Phil's house. In this photo are Sidney, Phil, Eve and Phyllis Wright.

Map showing the Hollows and Deerhurst.

In 1823, John Garbutt, an early magistrate in the township, settled on the north half of lot 10 con. 12. Around him came others to form a small community. An early school was replaced by a brick one in 188 which still stands today as a private residence. The school has hosted dances, parties, concerts and anniversaries over the years. A nearby burial pit provides evidence of a significant historical battle in pre-settlement times. circa 1823

This edition of the Bradford Witness celebrated the Centennial Year of the town. Histories of the surrounding communities were added to the edition in honour of this event, and were contributions from the Women's Institutes. This article is a brief history of The Hollows, on Line 13 and Sideroad 10.

Arbor Day at S. S. # 13, Hollows, 1923. Back Row (l-r): Jack Mooney, Alex Reilly, Ethel Carter, Lula Gardiner, Teacher Miss. M. F. Brown, Isabelle Smart. Middle Row (l-r): Mitchell Reilly (Riley), Morris Moriarty, Oscar Gardiner, Kathleen Baynes, Georgian Smart, Bessie Baynes. Front Row (l-r): Russell Gardiner, Walter Gordon, Wilfred Mooney, Douglas Baynes, Eileen Gardiner, Audrey Gapp.

Planning a new project in the Hollows School, 1956. Roseanne Vernon, Paul Wright, Unknown, Kathy Rox, Vivienne Wright, Lynda Wright, Doug Vernon, Peter Wright, Wayne Vernon. Seated: Teacher Mrs. Irene Kneeshaw and Mac Rumble.

S. S. # 13, Hollows, 1960. Back Row (l-r): Teacher, Mrs. Irene Kneeshaw, Wayne, Vernon, Doug Vernon, Lynda Wright, Peter Wright. Front Row: Jackie Rumble, Paul Wright, Mac Rumble, Brian Wright, Unknown.

S.S. #13 Back Row (l-r): Elizabeth Carr, Bill Vernon, Joan Vernon, Margaret Carr, Phyllis Wright, Teacher Miss Frances Sumi. Front Row (l-r): John Bucho, David Wright, Rosanne Vernon, Vivienne Wright.

Arbor Day at S.S. #13, Hollows, 1923. Back Row: Jack Mooney, Alex Reilly, Ethel Carter, Lula Gardiner, Teacher Miss M.F. Brown, Isabelle Smart. Middle Row: Mitchell Reilly (Riley), Morris Moriar ty, Oscar Gardiner, Kathleen Baynes, Georgian Smart, Bessie Baynes. Front Row: Russell Gardiner, Walter Gordon, Wilfred Mooney, Douglas Baynes, Eileen Gardiner, Audrey Gapp.