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Photograph of Robert A. Martin (1876-1953) and his children.

(L-R): Millie Elizabeth Martin (1906-1926), Ethel Alberta martin (1908-1983), Sarah Gladys martin (1910-1986), Robert A. Martin, Allen Cornelius Martin (1912-1988)

Robert was the son of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).

New Allis Chalmers tractor on the Lloyd farm. John on seat, Steve (hired hand) on top, Walter standing behind, Laura at front and daughter Helen seated by wheel. Tractor was purchased for $500.00 and in approx. 1949/50 sold it for $800.00

Fresh milk was stored in these 8 gallon milk cans, cooled in a water vat and then set out on a milk stand waiting for the milk truck.

Alonzo Williams with his cattle.

Alonzo Milligan Williams farming in the 1940s.

One pair of marsh clippers. These clippers were used for cutting lettuce on the Holland Marsh during the 1930s. Part of a donation by Tom Fuller Jr. that consists of items used in agriculture on the Holland Marsh.

Board featuring 12 badges and pins, many highlighting Bradford's vegetable industry.

"For the first time in 16 years, Bradford's Carrtofest had to deal with a steady downpour that blew in on Festival Day.
Not light showers, or a late-afternoon thunderstorm sending vendors scurrying to take down their tents down an hour early. Rain. And while rain is good for making the carrots grow, there's no denying it had a dampening effect on the crowds, and Carrotfest. ..."

"The annual Carrot Fest had something for everyone, including a flash mob choreographed by Shelby Thoms."

"Dubbed the world's greatest carrot festival, the premier downtown Bradford event returned to the streets for a 16th time Saturday. Carrot Fest will close Holland Street in downtown for the day to make way for a myriad of activities, while more fun will also be had in other parts of the downtown and the municipality, such as a midway all weekend long at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd." ...