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This photo was taken soon after the post office was built.

A photograph depicting part of Holland Street in Bradford, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938. Hammell's Grocery Store, Gardner's Hardware and Queen's Hotel are visible in the photo.

A photograph depicting part of Holland Street in Bradford, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938. The Bradford Post Office and the ESSO station can be seen.

A photograph depicting a closer view of part of Holland Street in Bradford, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938.

A photograph depicting part of Holland Street in Bradford, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938.

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.

Photograph of Barrie Street looking North from the 1940s.

Dr. L.H. Campbell graduated in medicine from the University of Toronto in 1892, with the M.B. degree from Toronto, and the M.D. and C.M. degrees from Victoria University. He began practicing medicine in Bradford in 1893. Built his house on John Street in 1902. He was a star member on the Bradford Lacrosse team, and lead them to victory over Barrie many times. He also played hockey, football, cricket, and many other sports. He was also a member of the Board of Health and was a High School Trustee.

Note the early use of colour in the photo.

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.

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