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Jake Verkaik House

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9141
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

Jake Verkaik's house and Rhebergen's trailer after Hurricane Hazel hit.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Hurricane Hazel

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9081
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

The landing place for boats on the dyke near Peter Verkaik's house (in the background) during Hurricane Hazel. A boat delivers some marsh folks to dry land. In this picture, the person on the far right is Leon Radder, the person with the captain's cap is Auke Ellens , and the person standing behind him is Albert Van Dyke.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Springdale Christian Reform Flooded

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH8907
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Springdale Christian Reformed Church

CA BWGPL WEG-Chu-PH8836
Item
1952

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

The interior of Springdale Christian Reformed Church in 1952, before Hurricane Hazel in 1954.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

WEGWHIST reunion

CA BWGPL WEG-SBo-PH26715
Item
2006-10-14

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Description : The 5th Anniversary of the WEGWHIST (West Gwillimbury History) Project will take place on October 19th, 1:30 p.m. at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The meeting will feature a presentation of 2 copies of Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury Township to representatives from each school in BWG, thanks to a generous local patron. The meeting will also feature a display of the development of the book, from the first list of the Table of Contents, through to the final text approved for printing - a once-in-a-lifetime happening. There will be a social time, to chat and reminisce. All are welcome to attend.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times