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The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
This Centennial float was made by the Bradford Council of 1957.

Article which mentions the police department's move to their new station at 45 Holland Street East. It also highlights town council expenditures.

"The second meeting of Bradford Council in February was held in the Council Chamber last Thursday afternoon with all members in attendance, namely, Reeve Evans and Councillors Coffey, Davey, Fallis and Taylor.
Mr. Fred Cook, representing the Public Library Board, was present and informed that a meeting of the Library Board was held some weeks ago, at which time it was found that the Board was not properly constituted. ..."

Article features news about Canada's upcoming Centennial, and a reminder about the jobs and services provided by the Town's Industrial Committee and Council

Article features news on the democracy of Council debates (looking at other municipalities), the bradford Fire Brigade, and business people and local developments.

Article features news on springtime water regulations, and idea for a main street revitalization, municipal laws, and the 1% increase for the Ontario Sales Tax

Article features news and the history of Victoria Day, questions of creating a horticultural society in Bradford, county boundary issues, talk of a Centennial Park, and new copies of a historical map of Simcoe County and of York County obtained.

"BRADFORD - Residents in the area of Thornton Avenue and Frederick Street are concerned about a proposed 26-unit townhouse development on 1.9 acres of land at the northwest corner of Thornton Avenue. ..."

Article on a meeting by town council, highlighting the creation of a large processing plant for Bradford's vegetable growers to be built on Dissette Street (then called Doucette).