My Canada... The Campbells of Bradford
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Part of Local History Collection
An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
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My Canada... The Campbells of Bradford
Part of Local History Collection
An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
This is the post office built in 1936, replacing the old building on Holland Street. It was replaced in 1965 by the John-Barrie Streets post office, though the building still stands as an office building today.
The photograph was given to the Library in 2017.
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Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe returns to Bradford
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Newspaper article on the creation of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe statue
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Photographs - Buildings & Streets
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury buildings and streets
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Bradford's New Post Office is Now Nearing Completion
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"Ready for Installation of Interior Fittings - Will Fill Long-Felt Need and Add Much to Appearance of Barrie Street and Business Section
Bradford's new Post Office building, construction of which was started late last fall, is now completed, inside and out, with the exception of the installing of interior fittings, the contract for which was let some time ago.
The new building, besides filling a long-felt need in this thriving and progressive village of over 1,000 population, is a most attractive addition to Bradford's business section. ..."
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An article describing Mr. Henry "Harry" Parker's blacksmith shop.
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Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe ... A lady of means
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Part 1 of a three part short series on the life of Elizabeth (Gwillim) Simcoe, wife of Lieut-Governor John Graves Simcoe of Upper Canada.
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New Post Office Contract Awarded to Weston Firm - Completion in Ten Months
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"OTTAWA, Aug 5-The Honourable Jean-Paul Deschatelets, Minister of Public works, today announced the award of a $101,600 contract to the Gorsline Construction Limited of Weston, Ont., for the construction of a Federal Building at Bradford, Ont.
The firm was the successful bidder of four in response to advertising for public tenders which closed on June 10, 1964. The highest bid was $106, 396. The work is scheduled for completion in 10 months.
The one storey building, measuring 72 feet by 62 feet, will be located on the northwest corner of John and Barrie Streets. It will be of concrete and steel construction with an exterior finished in brick and the base covered with Canadian granite. The main entrance canopy will be of reinforced concrete and steel construction.
The interior partition will be of masonry construction and the finished will include plaster, terrazzo, ceramic tile, acoustic tile ceilings and linoleum floor covering.
The windows will be sealed, double glazed units, installed in aluminum frames. Lighting will be fluorescent and heating will be from a gas fired hot water system.
The parking area at the rear and side will be asphalt covered, while the north, west and south boundary lines will be closed in with a chain link fence.
Accommodation will be provided for the Post Office Department and the Department of Agriculture.
Plans and specifications were prepared in the Toronto District Architect's Office of the Department of Public Works. I.M. Saunders, District Architect of Toronto, Ont., will be responsible for supervision of the work."
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Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe Returns to Bradford ... at last!
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Newspaper editorial on the Lady Gwillim Simcoe statue prior to the unveiling ceremony
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P. Playter's Dry Goods and Grocery
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Advertisement of P. Playter's import store.
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