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W.L. Campbell opened the store around 1891. It was located at 10 Holland St. West. He was the son of William Campbell, grain dealer, and brother of Dr. L.H. Campbell. He was born in Bradford. W.L. attended the Ontario College of Pharmacy, in Toronto, and graduated in 1891, winning the College medal for general proficiency. He was also an expert lacrosse player, until a knee injury kept him from playing. He then took over duties as the team's secretary-treasurer, and the team has since won two provincial championships and one inter-championship. He is also a member of the gun club.

A photograph of dogs and dog sled travelling through Bradford, taken by Lewis Campbell in 1938.

The Central Hotel, run by Peter Holt. Later, it was converted to the Bank of Commerce. Now, it is a convenience store. Notice that the writing on the photograph labels Holland Street West as Main Street

A photograph of Lewis (Lew) Campbell outside of the community centre in 1956, during its construction.

Description : Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Campbell in front of their home at 129 Barrie St, soon after they were married.

Mr. Robert Stewart was the Municipal Clerk and Treasurer of Bradford starting in 1861. He had previously run a grocery and liquor store, but the fire of 1892 put him out of business. He was born in Kincardinshire, Scotland, who came to Canada in 1854, and settled in Bradford.

William Campbell was originally from Ireland, and came to Canada in 1857, first settling in Brantford, then Newmarket, before coming to Bradford in 1862. He was a grain buyer, and dealer in coal, lumber, and shingles. He was also on the municipal council, and reeve for two years, as well as chief engineer of the fire company. He was the father of Dr. L.H. Campbell, and Mr. W.L. Campbell, and the grandfather of Lewis B. Campbell, who still resides in Bradford.

Stewart is on the left, and Campbell is on the right.

Photograph of the Bradford Co-Operative Storage building from the 1940s.

A photograph found in the newspaper showing Holland Street East at Colborne Street, looking west. It also shows the celebrations for the July 1st weekend. Printed in in the 1950s. Article clipped out of newspaper by Lew Campbell.

Photograph of Barrie Street looking North from the 1940s.

A photograph depicting Holland Street taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938. W. L. Campbell Drug Store and Barron's Hardware can be seen in the photo.