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Professor W. H. Day, who initiated much of the work in the marsh operated the Kingwilbra Gardens beside Bridge Street. Tom Fuller Sr. was one of the workers on the marsh for the professor. Mr. Fuller recalled getting paid 17-cents an hour and then getting a rather substantial raise to 20 cents an hour. The work crew included Arthur Taylor, Jack Geddes (killed in action during the Second World War), Wilbert Mulliss, Bruno and John Carvalho, Frank Maurino, Herb Taylor, Homer and Howard Henbest, Gordon McKelvie, Bob Edney, Charles Hansford, Joe Sangdrige. In the photo, top left, A. Moffat, S. Foster, H. Taylor, Tom Fuller, A. Doan, J. Foster, W. Semenuk, B. Cudmore. Middle Row: N. Gilfin, A. West, M. Thompson, R. Smith. Bottom Row: J. Ellis, H. Ellis, Hunter, J. Sadur, M. Zlotkin.

An early planter on the marsh. If you have any additional information about this photo please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

The carrying place descended the hill on the horizon before crossing the marsh.

Marsh Families Rol Family, Market Gardeners Front: Peter Rol and Martin Rol's wife. Middle: Martin's child, Mary Rol, Gordon Bantam, Mag Oglioin, Mr. Addley. Back: John Rol, Martin Rol.

Horse hooked up to a baler from 1907.

This map shows the area of the marsh that was wooded and the area that was grassy in 1895 as well as the boundaries.

Camping trailer on the way to the site of the plane crash on the marsh. B.B Collings holding pale. He'd be about 64 years old here.

Pumphouse on Canal Rd. for the Bradford Drainage Scheme. Built in 1949, now renovated.

Sutherland home overlooking the marsh on Concession 3.

Anna and John Sharko with celery crop in 1960.