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$75,000 for New Library

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1987

Part of Local History Collection

The fundraising for a new building for the Bradford Public Library reaching the $75,000 mark.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bradford Public Library Book Plate

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Item
c. 1988

Part of Local History Artifacts

A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.

"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bradford Public Library Catalogue Card

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Item
1988 - 1995

Part of Local History Artifacts

Blank catalogue card from the Bradford Public Library.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bradford Public Library Groundbreaking

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Part
1987-10-24

Part of Local History Collection

Photograph of the ground breaking ceremony in October of 1987 for the Bradford Public Library. That library finished construction in 1988. Then mayor William de Peuter is holding the microphone while addressing the audience.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bruce Owen Speaking at Ground-Breaking

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Part
1987-10-24

Part of Local History Collection

Photograph of MPP Bruce Owen (with microphone) speaking at the ground breaking ceremony in October of 1987 for the Bradford Public Library. That library finished construction in 1988. Second from right is Eleanor Sherbo.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

BWG Public Library Ground Breaking Brochure

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Item
2009

Part of Local History Artifacts

The brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library located at 425 Holland Street W. on October 3, 2009.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

BWG Public Library Magnet

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Item
1988 - 2008

Part of Local History Artifacts

A rectangular yellow magnet from BWG Public Library with contact and resource information on it. Magnet is from when the library was at 100 Holland Court.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Eleanor Sherbo and C.T.S. Evans

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Part
1987-10-24

Part of Local History Collection

Photograph of Eleanor Sherbo and C.T.S. Evans at the ground breaking ceremony in October of 1987 for the Bradford Public Library. That library finished construction in 1988. Second from right is Eleanor Sherbo.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library