A newspaper article about the architect being chosen for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Another step in the long process to getting a new library was passed last week, as council and the library board approved an architect to design the new building. The contract was awarded to Lett/Smith Architects of Toronto, it was announced at a special joint council-library board meeting on Monday..."
Article featuring Ernst Heinrichs, engineer, and his proposal to the town council on the Holland River bridge's replacement needs. At the time, the bridge was 34 years old and had shifted two feet from its original position.
"Construction crews working on Holland Street West uncovered a bit of history last week. According to several workers at the road reconstruction site, several large timber-like beams were unearthed from about six feet below the present surface of the road. It is likely that the beams date from the 1800s, and were either part of, or laid just after the demolition of, the first covered road in the county...."
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report. The facility feasibility study, still in draft form, was presented at a public meeting last week (Aug 27). ..."
A newspaper article about building a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report...If plans stay roughly on schedule, the consultants believe architectural proposals may be sought early this fall..."
"A first report has been made by the consultants hired to conduct a feasibility study for a new library. Roger Jones and George Schlukbier of Fox, Jones and Associates presented their first report to council, and the library board, along with some members of committees involved in planning for the new library. Librarian Adrienne Price said the report outlined possible interior design, and land use. Two parcels of town land on Holland Court have been chosen as the library site. The building will tentatively be built to the north of the west lot, with parking to the south. A final draft of the library feasibility study will be presented at a public meeting tentatively set for Wednesday, August 27."
A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Joe Arrigo (Spring Thaw Festival Chairman) and Bob Evans (representing the Library Board).
"Fundraising effort for the Knights of Columbus have proven very successful...The money is to go to the library building fund."
A newspaper article by Anita Sikma of the Bradford Public Library about construction beginning on the new library at 100 Holland Court in Bradford.
"Pinch me! Is it really happening? Construction is underway for the new Bradford Public Library. W.G. Gallagher the contractor, is working on the site..."
A newspaper article about library grant options and about a donation to the Bradford Public Library Building Fund by the Bradford Lions Club.
The newspaper photograph states: "The Lion's club is at it again, donating still more money to Bradford's new public library. Last week, $10,000 was added to the pot...to go towards furnishings for the local history room..." In photograph (L-R): Bert Vanderdonk (Lions Club), Eleanor Sherbo (Library Board Chairperson) , Anne Wagg (Library Fundraising Committee Chairperson), Chris Lotto (Lions Club), Ted Van Kuik (Lions Club), Bill de Peuter (Mayor) and Lawrence Sturdy (Lions Club)
A newspaper clipping about progress on the new Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Bradford can begin to see that the new Library is taking form these days as the steel frame begins to grow out of the ground. It won't be long now before the many inscribed bricks will join others to make up the library's walls."
