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Amanda Gallagher
Yonge Street 200th Anniversary Mural
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Mural celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Yonge Street, made in 1997 and restored in July of 2007. In 2007, the sesquicentennial of the Town of Bradford, a bubble noting this occasion was added to the mural by original artist, Bill Lewotchko.
Bill Lewotchko
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Poster for CarrotFest, promoting the event as the World's Greatest Carrot Festival. CarrotFest was also established in 1998 as Super Saturday before changing it's name to CarrotFest in 2000.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Sepia photograph of William John Watson (1868-1951). Also referred to as "Grampa Watson." Son of Charles Watson, husband of Ida Jane Mulligan Banting and father of Isobel Watson Coutts.
Karol Joyce
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An article about a birthday celebration held for William Campbell (the grain dealer) at his house.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Wilfred and Amanda Kneeshaw Wedding
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L-r: Herb Hodgson (best man), Wilfred Kneeshaw (groom), Amanda (Hodgson, bride), Frances Kneeshaw (maid of honor)
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To the leader of these men of vision, Professor W.H. Day, this memorial has been erected, with the Tourist and Industrial Committee of Simcoe County Council presenting the plaque and municipalities represented on the marsh area contributing the cairn, and today, May 27, 1956, is being unveiled.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Article about the 2000 Carrotfest. It outlines events and festivities. Article also contains the year's winning poem, entitled "Vegetables," by David Budvet.
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Three articles in the Aug 14, 2014 edition of the Bradford Times, all relating to Carrotfest events.
"CarrotFest, voted the #1 street festival in Ontario, returns this August, with over 300 vendors, Ontario Dock Dogs Competition at the Bradford Community Centre, buskers and live entertainment on stage, Gable Bros. Midway, Pro Wrestling, great food and much more. ..."
Bradford Times
View of Bradford from Go Train Station
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View of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury from the Go Train Station. This view is looking southwest over the town from Dissette Street.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library